WhatsApp is working on a number of updates for its Channels features. From displaying verification badges within channels to a redesigned recommended channels section, here is all we can expect.
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New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 29, 2024 09:27 IST
WhatsApp introduced Channels back in September last year, enabling users to send messages to large groups of people at once. As soon as the feature was rolled out, several companies, publications, celebrities and influencers used the new feature in order to engage with their audience. At the time of the feature's launch, WhatsApp had said that Channels is different from your regular chats, hence the identities of those who choose to follow certain channels remain confidential to other followers. Now, the Channels feature hasn't really received major updates since its launch. But this is going to change soon. As per recent report, WhatsApp is working on a number of features for Channels.
WhatsApp bringing new features to Channels
According to a report in WA Beta Info, WhatsApp is enhancing its channels feature by introducing several user-friendly updates. These updates include a more accessible entry point for users to create and discover channels, making navigation more intuitive. Additionally, WhatsApp plans to integrate a verified badge directly within the channel list, a feature not present in the current version of the app. The redesign of the recommended channels section, now placed at the bottom of the list, will also make it simpler for users to find and follow new content. Furthermore, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to perform bulk actions on multiple channels simultaneously, such as muting, marking as read, or pinning them.
These updates are expected to improve how users interact with channels on WhatsApp. The new bulk action feature, for instance, will simplify how users manage their channel interactions, enabling them to quickly mute or unmute several channels at once, thereby streamlining their notification settings. This will be particularly handy through an overflow menu that allows selecting all channels simultaneously, cutting down the time spent on channel management. The addition of the verified badge within the channel list will also assist users in quickly distinguishing between authentic and potentially fake channels, enhancing trust and safety on the platform.
WhatsApp turns green for more users
Recently, WhatsApp changed its colour scheme for iOS users to a green-themed one instead of the traditional blue. The change began rolling out in February, but recently, users in India also received the new update. Users started sharing their opinion about WhatsApp's new look on X, and they were not exactly loving the new visual experience.
While on Android devices, WhatsApp had always had a green interface, the colour used to be a vibrant blue in iPhones. Right from the status bar to the chat-list window, everything went through a design change. In addition to the icons, even the links that are shared within the app have a green colour to them instead of the usual blue.
Meta had earlier revealed that the changes were to bring a "modern, new experience to WhatsApp and make it more accessible as well as easier to use."
Published By:
Divyanshi Sharma
Published On:
Apr 29, 2024
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