WhatsApp for Android for quick response function, solid colors, wallpaper and more

Users who had signed up for the beta program WhatsApp now have access to a new version of the application that brings some interesting and highly anticipated features. The update according to Android Police is labeled as version 2.12.560 and brings a response button on notifications, add multiple selections for individuals or groups and sets a new wallpaper picker too.

The quick answer is nothing new compared to other messaging platforms like Hangouts, which already offers something similar. Again, this is a feature that comes from the application and seems to just take advantage of the Android notification tray.

So how does it work? When you receive a message, you can see in the notification tray as usual. What you can now do is swipe down the notification to expand it and press the 'Reply' button to launch a pop-up that takes up almost the entire screen (talk about non-intrusive). This has more similarities with standard pop-up notification that has been available for a long time. However, it is not similar to that found in Android N called direct response, which has more similarities with interactive notifications iOS '.

In fact, this could be a feature that either came too late considering direct answers on Android N whole system working and all messaging applications; Or it was created intentionally to those who do not have access to N.

Also available in the same update is the ability to select multiple people or groups. This allows you to make multiple selections with a long press and then archive, delete, Off / On, Add shortcut chat, View contact, and Mark (as read / unread) all at once.

Last but not least, the team finally got rid WhatsApp selector aging wallpaper that has been with the application from the gingerbread. The new similar to iOS now allows some solid colors wallpaper fresh look, the choice between WhatsApp library wallpaper, gallery and then the usual default and no wallpaper options.


For now the update is officially available for beta testers who are part of the program, indicating that with time (whenever that happens) to extend regular users as well. Otherwise, you can download the same heading to the source and then the mirror APK or wait until they officially rolls through the Play Store.