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As WhatsApp continues to develop its channels feature, a new QR code function is being introduced to make it very easy to access the content.
As detailed by WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.24.25.7) includes the option to scan QR codes to follow and participate in channels.
Launched by the Meta-owned social platform in June 2023, the information source allows users to receive updates from accounts and organizations of interest. Although it is a one-way flow of communication, the content can be shared by users, who can react by leaving an emoji of choice on a particular post.
The content consists of text, images, video, audio, and polls, with the channels feature located within the Updates tab on the app.
To avail of the new functionality, all you have to do is open the channel, tap on the sharing options at the top, then select the QR code option.
That’s it. A simple, fast, and easy method to pass on the content you are viewing with others, without the need to copy links and forward them using another method.
📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes, and it's available to some beta testers!
Some users might get this feature by installing certain previous updates.https://t.co/LgCabwXMxA pic.twitter.com/r3867Ab9Vy— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) November 29, 2024
It will be particularly useful in face-to-face situations with other WhatsApp users.
As part of the beta update, the QR code share is only available to select users at present, but it is expected to be rolled out extensively in the coming weeks.
Green screen bug impacted previous beta update
WhatsApp will be aiming for a more streamlined full launch of the update, following on from the green screen issue that plagued beta 2.24.24.5.
A bug meant some testers reported the app was unusable, experiencing a full green screen when they attempted to click on a chat, with others reporting the app forced to close.
This highlights the importance of beta updates and the need for testing, as the software can contain bugs or performance issues to be rectified before full, general release.
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