WhatsApp Launches New Feature Called 'Community Examples' for iOS Beta Users

Highlights

• The beta version of WhatsApp for iOS will soon include a feature called "community examples" that is owned by Meta.
• This feature provides step-by-step instructions to help beta users build communities on the platform.

According to reports, the iOS beta version of WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging service, may soon have a new function called "community examples." The new function was created to assist beta users in setting up communities on WhatsApp by offering step-by-step instructions.

Users who use the shortcut are taken to an official FAQ that offers guidance and advice on creating communities, adding groups to communities, and successfully communicating with community members using special announcement groups. The purpose of this function is to encourage more users to create communities on the site.

Initially, the community preview feature will be launched to select beta testers who will update the WhatsApp beta for iOS through the TestFlight program. It will gradually expand to more users in the coming days.

Recently introduced features

In addition to this, WhatsApp recently introduced animated avatars to its iOS beta version. These avatars can be shared with anyone, regardless of whether they are using the beta version. They aim to enhance the communication experience by adding personality and vibrancy to stickers. Another recent beta feature of WhatsApp for iOS allows users to send high-quality videos.

Although some compression is still used to preserve the dimensions of the video, it is not possible to send videos in their original quality. The default setting is "Normal Quality" and users must manually select the quality option if they want to send a higher quality video. These constant updates and additions reflect WhatsApp's commitment to improving the user experience and expanding the offering of features on its beta platform.

WhatsApp Multi Account Feature

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has also released a new feature for its Android beta testers. As reported by WaBetaInfo, the feature allows WhatsApp users to add multiple accounts to the popular messaging app. currently, people who want to add another account to their smartphone use a cloned version of WhatsApp to install. But the solution works on some Android devices.

The newly added multi-account feature in the latest beta offers an account switcher that makes it easy to switch between your main account and other WhatsApp accounts connected to your smartphone.