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The popular messenger WhatsApp will soon have a new function available to its users. The focus is on QR codes.
Bremen – WhatsApp is getting a new function: In the future, users will be able to search for others using their username. This function already exists on well-known messengers such as Telegram. This should make it easier to find others – and users will no longer have to share a phone number with contacts they don’t want to share with.
QR code on WhatsApp will soon be shareable directly via the chat interface
The specialist blog reports on this WABetainfo. WhatsApp should examine further functions of this type. The latest WhatsApp beta update for Android 2.24.5.17 is already available on the Google Play Store for some beta users. You can already share a QR code via the “Chats” tab.
WhatsApp is getting a new feature. © germanopoli/Imago
Currently, users can share their QR code via the app settings. The new feature offers a more direct and accessible method, right from the chat tab interface.
Telephone numbers will no longer be necessary in the future to keep in touch via Whatsapp?
As the website writes, it is “likely” that when sharing the QR code, the username and not the phone number will be displayed. The function can be activated after the introduction of username support.
This allows users to easily share their QR codes without having to navigate through the app settings. Additionally, the link within the Chats tab encourages more frequent use of the QR code sharing feature.
So far only some beta users can use the new function on WhatsApp
The feature to share the QR code from the Chats tab is under development and will be available in a future update to the app. So far the shortcut is only available to some beta users. The feature will also enable users to carry out financial transactions on the app through the UPI QR code feature. The digital payment method is particularly widespread in India.
“This process not only saves time, but also improves the overall user experience and makes the scanning experience more intuitive,” it says. WhatsApp is constantly working on innovations. A new feature in Android Beta allows you to pin more chats. (cgsc)