WhatsApp reportedly working on cashback feature to reward users for making payments
Earlier, WhatsApp has released its payment service, WhatsApp Pay in India and Brazil. Although the service will still be available to all users, the messenger has begun to explore new features to promote acceptance.
In August this year, WhatsApp began testing a new button in the chat bar that brought WhatsApp Pay forward and allowed users to pay with a single tap. Now, it is reported to be working on the cashback feature to reward users for making payments.
According to WABetaInfo, it has seen an improvement feature in the latest release of WhatsApp beta (v2.21.20.3). As you can see from the attached screenshot, the feature can add a new payment shortcut over the Chats tab. The shortcut says: “Get cashback on your next payment.”
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While the shortcut itself does not disclose details about refunds, WABetaInfo reports that the feature will send users a refund within 48 hours of using the app. It will be limited to UPI payments in India, and users will receive a single refund. The refund amount is currently limited to ₹10 (~ $ 0.14), but that may change as the feature is removed from the stable release.
At the moment, it is not clear whether the refund feature will be available to all users or limited to those who have not sent a payment on WhatsApp. We expect WhatsApp to share more information when it officially announces this feature.
If you have not set up WhatsApp Pay by now, so get started. Note that the app is currently only available to 20 million WhatsApp users of 400 million in India. If you are not part of the pilot program, you may not be able to set up WhatsApp Pay on your phone. To check whether it is available on your phone or not, tap the three-dot menu button in the top right corner of the app and look for the Payments option.
WhatsApp Beta 2.24.10.13 beta update is rolling out for Android users, which enhances user privacy with a hidden community group chats feature. This feature is currently under development and will be available in future updates.
The new feature of WhatsApp will let users make certain groups invisible within their community chat lists to enhance their control over privacy within the app.
Each hidden group will be easily identified as it will have a special icon next to its name, making it clear to community members that the group is not visible to everyone.
This new feature aims to provide users with more privacy options. It allows hidden participation in group chats, without displaying activity to the entire community. The icon is a simple indicator for users to manage their group chats more effectively.
The Hidden Community Group Chats feature of WhatsApp is mainly useful for community moderators, who will have better tools to manage group privacy and organization. By allowing groups to be hidden, sensitive discussions can be kept confidential.
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WhatsApp has introduced a new interface for viewing status updates with the latest update. The fresh beta update is available for Android users with 2.24.10.10 via the Google Play Beta Program. The update brings a redesigned status tray that simplifies how users interact with statuses on WhatsApp.
The revamped design allows users to see a preview of statuses directly in the updates tray. This feature was highly requested after an earlier update changed the layout to a less user-friendly design.
Previously, WhatsApp replaced thumbnail previews with just profile pictures, which users found inefficient for navigating through statuses. Responding to user feedback, WhatsApp has now made it easier to view statuses at a glance without needing to open each one.
The redesigned interface of status updates tray is currently available to a limited number of WhatsApp beta testers and will be rolled out to more users in the upcoming weeks.
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WhatsApp for Android has pushed a new update with version 2.24.10.8, introducing a chat filtering feature for better storage management. This feature is currently in beta testing and available to some beta testers.
The Chat filtering feature of WhatsApp allows users to sort their chats and channels to make it easier to identify and manage storage with large files and vast chat history. With this feature, users can quickly find and delete unnecessary data, freeing up space on their devices by separating conversations.
Previously, WhatsApp had released basic chat filters such as “All”, “Unread”, and “Groups” to help users navigate their chat lists. The new update builds on this functionality to offer better organization of messages and media files.
This new feature is mainly beneficial for distinguishing between business accounts and channels that may have similar names or icons.
WhatsApp’s Chat filtering feature is expected to be made available to more beta testers soon and may be released to all users in a future update.
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