WhatsApp Channels are here!

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Things you need to know about the new WhatsApp feature - WhatsApp Channels!

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WHATSAPP CHANNELS WhatsApps new broadcasting feature, known as Channels, is the latest news of the day.

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NEWS The Channels feature enables users to share updates with their members - Just like the broadcast feature on Instagram.

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FUNCTIONS I To enhance user engagement, Channels is a standalone feature from WhatsApp chats, integrating the unidirectional sharing technique for all the texts and media.

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NEW TAB FOR CHANNELS The new Channel feature will be available under a separate tab called 'Updates' and will segregate channels from regular chats.

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NEWS The new tab for channels will be available through shared invite links via chats, email, and other sharing sources.

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ENHANCED DIRECTORY Users can now find Channels through a searchable directory. You can also filter through countries to find the relevant channel.

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CHANNEL REACTIONS Just as in Instagram broadcasts, WhatsApp users can now share their feedback via emoji reactions.

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EDIT AND FORWARD Admins can now be able to edit their channel updates for 30 days before they are deleted automatically.

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PRIVACY CONTROLS Admins will also have full control over the channel's followership and links, while more features such as preventing screenshots and privacy are also incorporated.

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