WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.5.1: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.5.1.
What's new in this update? It brings a new message in business chats when the business directory is used to find and message you.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Business Directory - New Message |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | The new message when someone reaches you from the business directory will be available in a future update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't see the new message. Why? | Since this feature is under development, it is not available to beta testers, but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Since this feature is marked as under development, why is it mentioned in this changelog if it's not available? | WhatsApp is working on developing this feature in this beta version, so the changes have been introduced in this update, even if you don't see the feature since it's under development. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: media visibility and time limit |
NEW MESSAGE
We have published an article about the Business Directory, a fast way to find businesses nearby right within WhatsApp and it is available in São Paulo at the moment. In addition, WhatsApp is also developing a feature that allows filtering businesses nearby, giving you more control over this feature, for a future update.
Today, thanks to the 2.22.5.1 beta update, there is more information about the business directory:
As you can see in this screenshot, WhatsApp is planning to add a new message in the business chat, when someone reaches you from the Business Directory, so this message will be available on WhatsApp Business. In addition, a similar message is added when you reach someone by using the Business Directory ("You contacted this business from businesses nearby") and it's visible in the same chat, but on WhatsApp Messenger. This feature is planned to be released at a later date.
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