WhatsApp Tipped to Bring Redesigned Info Page k3z54 Ability to Search Specific Nearby Businesses

WhatsApp may bring a dedicated search shortcut for iOS s as a part of its redesigned Info page. 5h4r1r

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 27 December 2021 11:59 IST

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WhatsApp started testing its in-app business directory in September

Highlights

WhatsApp may bring redesigned Info for both Android and iOS s
Businesses nearby would soon be filtered on WhatsApp
WhatsApp may enable group s to link their groups to community

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WhatsApp is tipped to have a redesigned interface in the works for the Info page. The instant messaging app is also said to be working on an option to let s filter nearby businesses when they are accessing the in-app business directory. The directory is, however, not yet available to all s. Additionally, WhatsApp has been spotted developing an ability to let group s link their groups to a community on iOS. It had previously appeared on WhatsApp for Android.

As per a spotted on a beta version of the app in August.

The redesigned Info page also appears to have a dedicated search shortcut in place to deliver a distinct experience. It will be limited to iOS s initially, according to WABetaInfo. The redeg would, however, be available for iOS as well as Android s in the future.

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WABetaInfo has shared a screenshot from iOS to give us a glimpse of the redesigned Info page ahead of its release for beta testers. The screenshot suggests that the new interface may look similar to how we have the default cards on the iPhone.

WhatsApp is seen to have a new interface for Info page in development
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

Separately, WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is working on the filtering option that would appear when searching nearby businesses. It would help you filter results specifically for places such as restaurants, grocery stores, and clothing.

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WhatsApp is said to be developing filters for businesses nearby
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

The in-app business directory to enable searching nearby businesses was rolled out under a pilot in São Paulo in September. It has not yet expanded to s worldwide, though.

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WABetaInfo has also WhatsApp for iOS beta version 2.22.1.1 suggested the update. The same feature to link groups to a community appeared for Android s through the WhatsApp beta version 2.21.25.17 earlier this month. It has, however, not yet been made available to beta testers.

WhatsApp group s may get the ability to link their groups to a community
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

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It is important to note that WhatsApp has not yet confirmed the rollout of the reported features. It may, therefore, make some changes before their release for end s.

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