WhatsApp is testing a brand new characteristic that can enable customers to hyperlink their social media accounts to their WhatsApp profile, in response to findings within the newest iOS beta model of the app (by way of WABetaInfo).
Primarily based on the beta’s present state, the upcoming characteristic provides a devoted part inside WhatsApp’s Account settings the place customers can enter hyperlinks to their social media profiles. The beta presently solely helps Instagram integration, however different Meta-owned platforms like Fb and Threads are anticipated to be included within the official replace.
Any social media hyperlinks are displayed on a person’s WhatsApp profile alongside current info equivalent to their title, cellphone quantity, and “About” part. In line with the report, WhatsApp will use privateness controls much like these already accessible for profile images, permitting customers to handle who can see their linked social media profiles.
Enterprise accounts on WhatsApp can already show social media hyperlinks after finishing an authentication course of, so it is seemingly WhatsApp will introduce related authentication necessities earlier than the characteristic’s public launch, which may arrive in a matter of weeks, if previous beta options are something to go by.
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