WhatsApp, owned by Meta, continues to work to improve the experience of its users. ANDThe instant messaging platform has introduced a feature called ‘Copy Link’ for channels in the latest beta version of its Android app.
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This new feature allows you to post directly to a channel using a link, along with other improvements like the ability to respond to images via a reply bar.
Since announcing the global rollout of channels last September that allow organizations and public figures to share updates unilaterally, WhatsApp has continued to implement options that will make the exchange of information more direct and faster.
In this sense, the ability to send channel updates directly to other users using a specific link has also been enabled. This means that Internet users can take a link to a post on the channel and share it with other accounts. Those who receive it will have direct access to the post without having to search through all the updates shared on the channel.
It’s important to note that this functionality is not exclusive to the channel creator or administrators; Any user can copy and forward the channel update link. This feature makes it easier to share updates and news between users, and the link can even be shared outside WhatsApp via other messaging apps.
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Currently, the ability to copy channel update links is only available to beta testers of the app on Android. However, it has been confirmed that it will also be available in the latest beta version of iOS.
In its latest beta update for Android, WhatsApp introduced a new feature in addition to the copy link function. This is an option that allows you to respond directly to photos or videos via a bar integrated into the display screen.
In other words, users can respond to an image or video with text, emojis or stickers directly from the display screen, without having to return to the main conversation. This speeds up engagement without losing the context of the image or video you’re talking about.
The response bar will also be available for images and videos opened from the media tab in the chat information section.
So far this reply bar feature is only available to some users testing the latest Android beta version 2.23.20.20.
*This content was rewritten with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information published by Europa Press, and reviewed by the journalist and editor.
Source: Exame
