Overview
- WhatsApp began a limited Android beta rollout Monday, with the Plus option showing a €2.49 monthly price in Europe.
- Subscribers get cosmetic upgrades including about 18 color themes, roughly 14 app icons, 10 exclusive ringtones, and premium sticker packs with full‑screen effects visible to non‑subscribers.
- Functional perks include pinning up to 20 chats and new chat‑list controls that apply designs and tones across conversations.
- Core messaging, calls and end‑to‑end encryption remain free, the plan excludes WhatsApp Business, and iOS support is slated for a later release.
- Details can change before a wider launch, and WhatsApp is also testing “Guest Chats” that let people join a conversation in the browser via an invite link.