WhatsApp Request Info Feature Rolling Out on Desktop 6h34h Report

WhatsApp's information request feature was previously only available on Android and iOS. 1w83b

By Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 21 May 2022 14:29 IST

WhatsApp Request Info Feature Rolling Out on Desktop: Report

WhatsApp , a subscription-based model, is being tested for WhatsApp Business 4z6ck

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info request feature will be available on WhatsApp beta v2.2219.3
The feature was limited to WhatsApp on Android, iOS till now
The report will encom details including s’ activity information

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WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a beta update that lets s request their information on WhatsApp desktop. The feature was initially introduced on Android and iOS to comply with EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Request Info feature is said to only be available after updating your WhatsApp desktop to the latest beta version. The feature seems to be rolling out slowly, and is said to currently only available to beta testers. WhatsApp earlier this week also began introducing free cloud-based API services in a push to get more businesses using the app. A recent report had also indicated that WhatsApp , a subscription-based model, is being tested for WhatsApp Business.

As per a v2.2204.1 beta version - though at time, it was not visible to testers. Even now, the report mentions that the feature may only be available to certain beta s.

The WhatsApp Request Info feature was GDPR rules. When s request a report from WhatsApp, it gets ready in three days. However, s may have to wait for some more time before they are able to it. The report will encom details including all activity information, s device details, or privacy settings.

In other news, WhatsApp this week announced it is also introducing free cloud-based API services in a push to get more businesses using the app. WhatsApp already has an API, or type of software interface, for businesses to connect their systems and engage in customer service chats on the service, which generates revenue for Meta.

A recent report had also indicated that WhatsApp , a subscription-based model, is being tested for WhatsApp Business. Under this model, business s may choose to pay a certain sum for various features and capabilities. Reportedly, WhatsApp Business profile owners can also opt out of WhatsApp and continue using the current version. The first mention of a subscription plan was in April when it was reported that the feature will allow businesses to link up to 10 devices after they subscribe to a plan.

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