In an effort to enhance and improve user experience, the most popular instant messaging app worldwide, "WhatsApp," is testing a new feature that allows users to add a link to their Instagram account in their profile. This feature is designed to simplify account sharing and promote better integration between apps owned by "Meta."
New Feature Overview
The new feature allows users on iOS devices to adjust privacy settings for controlling who can view the Instagram link, with options including: (Everyone, Contacts Only, All Contacts Except for Some Individuals, or Hide the Link Completely). It is yet to be confirmed whether these privacy options will be available to Android users.
How to Add the New Feature
To add the Instagram link, users can follow these steps:
- Open the "WhatsApp" app.
- Go to "Settings."
- Tap on the profile picture.
- Select "New Links" and add the Instagram link.
Flexible Privacy Settings
The privacy settings will be adjustable via the "Privacy" menu in the settings on iPhone devices, providing users with flexibility in determining who can view the link. To adjust privacy for the link on iPhone, users can follow these steps:
- Go to "Settings" and choose "Privacy."
- Look for the "Tabs" option.
- Choose the privacy setting that suits you: "Everyone," "My Contacts," "My Contacts Except for...," or "No One."
Optional Feature
Adding an Instagram link to your "WhatsApp" profile is entirely optional on both systems. Users can choose to enable or ignore this feature without affecting the core functionality of the app.
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A Requirement for Enabling the New Feature
To activate this new feature, users must be part of the "WhatsApp Beta," the app's trial version, which allows users to try new features before they are officially released.
Users can also join the beta program on both iPhone and Android devices by:
- For Android: Go to the "Google Play" store, search for the WhatsApp page, and sign up for the beta program.
- For iPhone: Download the "TestFlight" app from the App Store and sign up for the WhatsApp Beta program using the link provided by the company.
However, users should be aware that the beta version might contain bugs or issues that could affect the app's stability.
This new feature is part of Meta's ongoing efforts to strengthen the integration between its various platforms, marking a step toward improving user experience and increasing connectivity across its social media applications.
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