WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes

WhatsApp Channels have come a good distance since they had been launched on the messaging platform final yr, and the Meta-owned service continues so as to add new performance regularly. The newest characteristic for WhatsApp Channels is now in beta and permits customers to rapidly share, view, and observe Channels utilizing a fast response (QR) code within the app. The characteristic is presently accessible to check on current variations of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android, and it’s prone to roll out to all customers finally.

WhatsApp Channel QR Codes Can Also Be Exported to Other Apps

The new QR code sharing performance was spotted by characteristic tracker WABetaInformation on the newest variations of WhatsApp for iOS and Android. Beta testers who’ve up to date to WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7 or WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.76 may be capable of check out the brand new characteristic.

WhatsApp QR codes on the newest beta variations for iOS (left) and Android
Photo Credit: WABetaInformation

 

According to the characteristic tracker, customers who’ve the characteristic enabled on WhatsApp — you will should be on the newest beta model of the app and handle an current WhatsApp Channel — will be capable of open their Channel info panel and choose the sharing choices, the place the choice to generate a QR code might be introduced.

After the app generates a QR code, customers will be capable of share it with one other consumer on WhatsApp or different messaging apps. The QR code is shared as a picture, so it may also be despatched by way of third-party apps, or emailed and printed. This may come in useful for companies that need to supply prospects a straightforward solution to observe their channel.

It’s presently unclear when WhatsApp will carry the QR code sharing characteristic to customers on the secure replace channel. The firm is presently testing different helpful additions to the app, akin to the power to share total sticker packs, a ‘Search on the net’ picture lookup characteristic, and cross-device contact administration. These options are anticipated to roll out to customers after ample testing as a part of the beta programme.