WhatsApp started the new year the same way it ended the previous year: exploring future changes Next. Today we learned that the long-awaited redesign will allow you to customize the color of the interface, at the expense of distributing it to all users.

Website WABetaInfo, which comprehensively analyzes all beta versions, found more information about an app. verification badge this will be available on the messaging app soon. Even though it has not been added yet, we already know how it will be and how useful it will be.

WhatsApp Business will have a free badge for companies and businesses

Meta is working tirelessly to add more features to the most popular messaging app WhatsApp. The focus is now on WhatsApp Business, a method for businesses that allows you to provide automated responses to your customers. To improve this, A new badge will be released soonIt will appear on channels to indicate that the account is genuine.

Let’s remember that WhatsApp channels allow one-way communication, so it seems like a good way for businesses to communicate news regarding their services. Once it reaches a company’s channel, we’ll know it’s the one. real profile because the above mentioned emblem will appear.

So far Meta is validating business channels with its ‘schedule’Meta Verified‘, HE requires an active subscription. In this way, the famous green badge appears, indicating that this account really belongs to the company. However, the function spotted by WABetaInfo refers to a similar but optional feature that does not require a subscription.

This is what it looks like: version 2.24.1.18One of the newest beta versions of WhatsApp for Android. When you select this option, both the channel name and profile picture will be adapted to match the verified business details. Thus, “impersonation and improper use of the verification system” can be prevented.

Moreover, this data will be editable from business profile settings at any time. It’s currently unknown when it will arrive, but since it’s in testing, it won’t be long. As always, we will keep you informed about this feature as well as any news from Xataka Android that will be part of the messaging app.

via | WABetaInfo

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