WhatsApp Novi integration payment is now officially available in pilot program in US
Earlier, WhatsApp has been working on Novi Wallet Integration for payments. And now, WhatsApp has officially launched a pilot program in the US, giving some users access to Novi integration.
In a recent tweet, Novi head Stephen Cazarial announced that a limited number of WhatsApp users in the US will be able to send and receive money using Novi from today (via-XDA). For those unfamiliar, Novi is a digital wallet from WhatsApp’s parent company that uses digital currencies to facilitate international money transfers.
This service is currently available in the US and Guatemala to send and receive money using the Pax Dollar (USDP), a fixed cryptocurrency supported by the US Dollar. However, WhatsApp integration is not currently available in Guatemala.
Kasriel explained that WhatsApp users who have access to Novi Integration during the pilot run can send and receive money directly from the chat screen at no charge. All payments made through Novi are directly reflected in the chats of individuals.
If you are one who got access during the pilot run, you can start the payment by following these steps:
- Open a chat with the contact you want to send money to.
- Tap on the attachment icon.
- Select the “Payment” option in the pop-up menu.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to log in to your Novi account or create a new account.
- Send/receive money on the following screen.
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WhatsApp is working on new features to enhance its community group chat functionality. The feature for better Media organization is currently in development and spotted in the WhatsApp beta version 2.24.11.20 for Android.
The new feature will allow users to view all media, such as photos and videos, shared within their community groups. It will improve the organization of shared content and make it easier for users to find specific media items.
For community moderators, this new feature will be mainly useful. It will provide a quick way to overview all shared media to ensure that content aligns with the community’s standards.
Inactive members will also find it beneficial, as it allows them to stay updated by accessing shared media without having to scroll through numerous messages.
In addition to this media feature, WhatsApp is also developing a ‘transfer ownership’ function, which was noted in the previous beta update. This will give community admins the ability to hand over their admin duties to another member.
These features will improve the user experience, especially for those who engage in community group chats. More information about these features will be provided as they become available.
WhatsApp working on ‘AI Profile Photos’ feature for enhanced privacy
WhatsApp is developing a new feature called AI profile photos to enhance profile images. This new feature has been spotted with the WhatsApp latest beta update (version 2.24.11.17) available on the Google Play Store.
With this new feature, WhatsApp users will be able to create unique and personalized profile photos using AI. Instead of sharing real photos, users can describe the kind of image they want. The AI then creates a custom profile photo based on that description.
Through this feature, WhatsApp aims to enhance privacy by allowing users to avoid sharing personal pictures, reducing the risk of misuse or unauthorized sharing.
This is also beneficial when users are unsure which photo to use, they can simply provide details, and the AI will create a personalized image. No need to spend time searching for the perfect picture.
AI Profile Photos feature is currently under development and will be available in a future update. Previously, WhatsApp introduced a feature to create and share AI stickers. Users will soon be able to create AI-generated photos for their profile.
WhatsApp is preparing a new feature that focuses on user privacy and interaction. The upcoming feature allows users to privately mention or tag contacts within their status updates, ensuring that only the mentioned individuals receive notifications.
The private status tagging feature is currently under development and spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta update (v2.24.11.15) available through the Google Play Beta Program.
According to information via WABetaInfo, WhatsApp users will be able to mention specific contacts in their status updates. It also introduces a new notification interface that alerts users when they are mentioned, without revealing these mentions to anyone else viewing the status.
The addition of this feature is expected to improve how users share information via status updates. The privacy aspect is particularly noteworthy as the feature assures users that their mentions are confidential and not displayed publicly within the status screen.
The feature is set to be released in a future update, and further details will be provided as they become available. Previously, this feature was announced with WhatsApp Beta for Android v2.24.9.16.
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