Earlier this 12 months, we acquired wind that WhatsApp was engaged on a brand new QR code characteristic to make accessing channels tremendous simple. Properly, now, it seems to be like the preferred messaging app on the planet is bringing that characteristic to life.
A latest report reveals that the newest WhatsApp beta for Android, model 2.24.25.7, is introducing a brand new characteristic that lets customers scan QR codes to view and comply with channels.
As you’ll be able to see from the screenshot, within the latest beta, WhatsApp customers can check out the brand new characteristic for sharing channels by way of QR codes. If you happen to’re one of many customers who have already got entry, getting the QR code for a channel is simple:
- Simply open the channel.
- Faucet on the sharing choices within the high bar.
- Choose the QR code choice.
As soon as it’s generated, you’ll be able to effortlessly invite others to comply with the channel with only a fast scan. The characteristic ought to roll out to extra customers within the coming weeks.
In my view, QR codes are a means smoother method to share not solely channels however all the things in comparison with “old-school” hyperlinks. To be trustworthy, I at all times go for a QR code if it’s an choice — particularly as an iOS person (copying and pasting on iOS generally is a actual ache, however let’s save that rant for an additional time), so hopefully the characteristic will roll out on iOS as properly.
So, with this new characteristic, as a substitute of messing round with copying hyperlinks and sending them by way of texts or emails, you’ll be able to simply flash a QR code in your display and let others scan it. This works completely in face-to-face conditions the place folks can shortly scan and skip all the additional steps. As soon as scanned, the code takes them straight to the channel, the place they will take a look at the content material and comply with it with a single faucet.
In different WhatsApp updates, voice message transcripts are lastly making their method to the app. And that’s not all — WhatsApp is popping up the colour with a brand new check characteristic that provides themed icons for contacts and group chats.