A new bug in WhatsApp is causing major issues for some users, leaving them unable to use the app due to a green screen glitch. This problem, which appears to affect users running the app's beta version,

The glitch affects users on the beta version only; those on the stable version of WhatsApp are not impacted. The issue reportedly occurs when beta testers tap on a chat or message, causing the green screen error.

Like many apps, WhatsApp offers a beta program for its nearly 3 billion users to try out features that are still in development. However, recently several Android users have run into an alarming bug with the popular messaging service's latest beta that renders the app useless.

WhatsApp beta users are running into a bug that is rendering the app useless. The bug is reportedly causing the screen to turn completely green or causing the app to force close. The issue appears to be isolated to beta version 2.

Testing early versions of software often brings unexpected bugs, and WhatsApp beta testers are currently facing a significant one. A glitch in the Android beta version 2.24.24.5 is causing devices to freeze,

WhatsApp continuously works to introduce new features to its consumers with the aim of enhancing their overall user experience. WhatsApp often tries these new features among select users by releasing it in beta versions.