A recent report reveals that the most recent WhatsApp beta for Android, model 2.24.25.7, is introducing a brand new characteristic that lets customers scan QR codes to view and observe channels.
A QR code makes accessing channels tremendous simple.
As you possibly can see from the screenshot, within the latest beta, WhatsApp customers can take a look at out the brand new characteristic for sharing channels via QR codes. In the event you’re one of many customers who have already got entry, getting the QR code for a channel is simple:
- Simply open the channel.
- Faucet on the sharing choices within the prime bar.
- Choose the QR code choice.
As soon as it is generated, you possibly can effortlessly invite others to observe the channel with only a fast scan. The characteristic ought to roll out to extra customers within the coming weeks.
In my view, QR codes are a means smoother method to share not solely channels however every thing in comparison with “old-school” hyperlinks. To be trustworthy, I all the time go for a QR code if it is an choice — particularly as an iOS person (copying and pasting on iOS is usually a actual ache, however let’s save that rant for one more time), so hopefully the characteristic will roll out on iOS as nicely.
So, with this new characteristic, as a substitute of messing round with copying hyperlinks and sending them via texts or emails, you possibly can simply flash a QR code in your display and let others scan it. This works completely in face-to-face conditions the place folks can rapidly scan and skip all the additional steps. As soon as scanned, the code takes them straight to the channel, the place they’ll take a look at the content material and observe it with a single faucet.
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