WhatsApp has recently unveiled its newest feature called Channels, designed to facilitate seamless communication and updates for individuals and organizations. Described by Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, as a “reliable and private way to receive important updates,” Channels offers a range of exciting functionalities.
Accessible through a dedicated Updates tab within WhatsApp, Channels allows admins to effortlessly share messages, photos, videos, stickers, and polls with their followers. For instance, sporting teams can provide game updates and player information, local officials can keep residents informed, and users can stay up-to-date with their favorite creators and hobby groups.
Users can conveniently search for their preferred organizations and sports teams using the search box on WhatsApp. While channel history is retained for up to 30 days, admins’ phone numbers and profile photos remain hidden from followers to ensure security. Additionally, admins have the ability to block post forwarding and screenshots, further enhancing privacy and control.
It’s important to note that Channels will not initially feature end-to-end encryption; however, WhatsApp is actively exploring the implementation of limited audience end-to-end encryption for channels in the future.
Channels is currently in the development phase and will soon be available on WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and desktop platforms. The launch will commence with selected organizations in Colombia and Singapore, followed by a broader rollout in the upcoming months.
In other exciting news, WhatsApp has also announced the addition of a long-awaited feature to its app: the ability to send high-definition photos on Android and iOS devices.
Currently being tested by a small group of WhatsApp beta users, this feature employs a light compression algorithm to preserve the quality of photos as much as possible. When sending photos in chats, users will have the option to choose between standard and HD quality, departing from the existing auto, best quality, and data saver options.
Stay tuned for these remarkable updates as WhatsApp continues to enhance user experiences and provide innovative tools for communication and engagement.
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