WhatsApp Makes It Easier For You To Forward Messages From Channels

WhatsApp keeps on introducing new features to improve user experience across the platform. Last year, the messaging giant introduced “WhatsApp Channels” for broadcasting one-to-many messages. The feature became quite popular crossing 500 million active users within 7 days. Since then, WhatsApp has been bringing significant changes to Channels regularly. In a recent development, the messaging giant initiated the process of rolling out enhancements to Channel forwarding. The platform is making it easier for you to share messages and media posted within channels. According to WABeta Info, there are slight variations in the specifics of the rollout for iOS and Android platforms.

Enhancements Aim to Improve Engagement With WhatsApp Channels

The all-new feature will allow users to easily forward updates from any website to one-on-one chats and groups. It is pertinent to mention that Android users will have an additional option of posting from their channels to status updates. The messaging giant has not nested the forward feature in the contextual menu. Rather, there is an option right on the screen next to the reaction bar. It makes it simpler for users to forward updates from channels. It is quite a welcoming change as the number of taps required for sharing updates from Channels has been reduced. Moreover, now users will not have to dig into the contextual menu. This tweak will let users more actively and frequently share updates through Channels.

Install the WhatsApp Beta from the Google Play Store to enjoy the feature. iOS users can access the new Channel updates by updating their WhatsApp apps to the latest version from the App Store. The feature is rolling out in phases. If you have not got it yet, don’t worry, it will make its way to your phone in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, the messaging giant is also working on a feature to allow users to easily interact with unsaved contacts. It is developing an in-app dialer that will allow to call people on WhatsApp without saving their numbers. It will be a welcoming feature as you will not have to save the number of people you need to contact.