WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging service owned by Meta, is constantly innovating to improve user experience.
Recently, following an example cableThe app launched Channels, a new one-way chat technology available in select regions.
This functionality allows content producers to reach a large number of consumers simultaneously, without the possibility of receiving direct responses from subscribers.
However, one The latest update promises to make WhatsApp channels more attractive for end users. paying off!
New feature allows for more interaction
According to WABetaInfo, a reliable source of information about app updates, it is now possible to reply to channel messages using emojis. This new feature will allow users to interact in a limited way, as they already do in individual and group chats.
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For channel creators, this change provides three configuration options for choosing how your followers will use the feature.
It is possible to disable all reactions, allow them to use specific emojis or even limit responses to the default six emojis, keeping the conversation flowing in a polite and uncomplicated manner.
This tool is being implemented in the beta phase, and interested users should participate in the beta program for google apps to test it.
WhatsApp is seeking to increase the number of beta testers for its message reply function for community ad groups, which is already in widespread use.
With this function, users can quickly respond to messages sent to community ad groups.
The update is still in the testing phase
At the moment, a channel feature WhatsApp It is only available to a limited number of people. However, the company does offer a subscription option that notifies users the moment they activate channels on their account.
Thus, it is possible to receive updates and information about news related to this tool.
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It is worth noting that the update with new emoji interactions is only available in the beta version of the app. However, the promise is that, soon, this functionality will be available to everyone.
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