WhatsApp adds new sharing update for channels feature

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.