WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Platform Developing New Feature, Will Allow Admins To Invite Contacts To Follow Their Channels; Check Details
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature, ‘invite contacts to follow channels’, aimed at improving channel engagement and user interaction. The update, currently being tested by beta users, will allow admins to connect more easily with their contacts and followers. It will be launched in a future update for Android beta users and final users.
San Francisco, October 31: WhatsApp’s new feature, ‘Invite Contacts to Follow Channels’, is under development and will soon be released for beta users. It will first be rolled out to Android beta testers, followed by a wider release for all users in a future update. Since it is not yet fully developed, it will be introduced later for developers through the Google Play Beta Programme.
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WhatsApp Developing ‘Invite Contacts To Follow Channels’ Feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp will soon release a new feature that will help the admins to invite their follows to join their channels. As per a report by WABetaInfo, admins will be able to compose a question with multiple options and mark the correct answer directly within the channel interface. Participants can then select the option they believe is correct and receive instant feedback indicating whether they chose wisely or not. ‘I Really Was Excited for the Car’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says He Waited 7.5 Years for Tesla Roadster After Reservation, Shares He Is Unable To Cancel It.
The report mentioned that WhatsApp will display a brief confetti animation when users select an answer, adding an element of fun and engagement to the experience. The new feature will be introduced within the channel info screen, helping admins directly reach people already in their contact list. This feature aims to help channels grow and improve discoverability by encouraging new followers to join. The report added that the upcoming WhatsApp feature would help admins build a stronger audience through interactive engagement.
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