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Now send and receive payments with WhatsApp on Samsung phones
WhatsApp has officially announced on November 6, 2020, that it is bringing a new feature for its users of India to send and receive money through WhatsApp. With this function, WhatsApp has made transferring money just as easy as sending a message.
The WhatsApp Pay feature has developed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the UPI. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is India’s first real-time payment system that allows transactions with over 160 supported banks.
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If you’re from India and want to use the WhatsApp Pay feature you just have a bank account and debit card. WhatsApp has picked to be working with five leading banks in India: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, the State Bank of India, and Jio Payments Bank.
WhatsApp has released the payment functionality in India but it is available for only 20 million users for now due to the strict diligence of NPCI. This month NPCI announce a 30% cap on the total amount of UPI transactions done by Third Party App Providers.
Well, here we have a step-by-step guide to enable and start using the payment feature on WhatsApp Messenger. To start using WhatsApp Pay, you just have to install the latest version of WhatsApp and some luck ( there’s no way to bypass the recruitment process).
You can also use the payment feature on the latest version of WhatsApp Beta. It will soon be available with the stable version but at this time, you’ve to switch to the beta version of WhatsApp to test this feature.
After installing the latest WhatsApp Beta on your Samsung smartphone, follow the steps given below:
- Just tap on the three dots to open the additional options menu
- Find the Payments option then click on it
- Hit on the “Add payment method” option
- Select your bank in the list
- Wait for the bank verification process
- Allow verifying phone number via SMS
That’s all, after successful verification, just set the UPI PIN using a debit card and start sending/receiving payments through WhatsApp Messenger.
* If you are still unable to found the Payments option then you’ll have to wait a bit longer because this feature only available for 20 million users.
* If you’ve spotted the Payments function in the settings menu, still it is not assured that this feature will be activated on your phone. You might face an on-screen prompt – “You can’t set up payments in WhatsApp right now.”
* Article first time created on December 23, 2020.
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its beta version 2.24.10.22, which includes a redesigned drawing editor. This update is currently available to a limited number of beta testers through the Google Play Beta Program.
The update brings a significant change to the drawing editor by moving the brush and color tools to the bottom of the screen. This change is particularly beneficial for users with larger screens, as it makes the tools easier to access and use with one hand.
Additionally, WhatsApp has improved the color selection feature by introducing a palette of 24 default colors. This simplifies the process of choosing colors for users. The font size adjustment has also been made more user-friendly, with a new bar that allows users to scroll to change the size, instead of the previous gesture control.
This redesigned drawing editor was first mentioned in the Android 2.24.9.6 update and later released to iOS users, and is now being rolled out to Android beta testers. This update overall aims to offer a more accessible and improved drawing editor to provide an enhanced user experience.
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May 2024 is going on and Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Camera app for Galaxy devices. Identified via version 14.1.00.71, the new update is elevating the photography experience for its users.
This fresh update enhances existing functions and addresses issues determined in the previous release. However, the update does not include any new features or changes.
Through continuous improvements, Samsung ensures users can capture life’s moments with greater ease and quality. The May 2024 update of the Samsung Camera app provides a more intuitive and powerful camera app for its users.
As the update rolls out, Samsung advises users to download and install version 14.1.00.71 to enjoy the improved functionalities. To install the update you can visit the Galaxy Store or download it directly from the link mentioned here.
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Samsung has released a new update for its Cloud app with version 5.5.04.10. This update enhances the app’s functionality and fixes known issues to provide a better experience.
The new update improves some functions and fixes some issues that users encountered in the previous version to make the app more user-friendly and reliable.
However, the update does not include any new features or changes. These enhancements are expected to provide a more stable service, reducing the occurrence of errors and improving the app’s overall performance.
Samsung Cloud is a key service for Galaxy users as it offers a secure platform to store important data such as photos, videos, and documents. It allows for easy synchronization across Galaxy devices, giving users access to their files from anywhere.
With this update, Samsung continues to enhance user satisfaction and the quality of its services. The company is regularly updating its apps to ensure that users have an error-free experience.
Users of Galaxy devices are advised to install this new version to enjoy enhanced features. You can install the update via Galaxy Store or download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
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