It’s been an interesting week for WhatsApp. In just a few days we learned that the popular messaging app will finally allow the same account to be used on two mobiles. Not only that, you can also send messages to yourself and it has also started showing photos of users in groups.
now, As they send us from SamMobileWhatsApp va a Establish a business directory That will work as it appears on Google Maps and allow users to contact any company linked to this directory.
A discreet installation for an interesting function
WhatsApp has launched a feature that will bring it closer to Google Maps
This is a new feature for now Launching in five countries: Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico and United Kingdom. Meta wants users to be able to search for businesses by category, such as shops or travel agencies. Company names registered on the platform will also be available.
The most interesting thing about this function is not only finding companies and contacting them, but being able to Buy and pay via WhatsApp chat. This certainly opens up a lot of possibilities when it comes to electronic commerce.
Companies already joining the platform will appear in the directory, which is also open to small businesses in Brazil. It has been in this country, precisely, that Meta has conducted tests for this platform. in particular, For one year in Sao Paulo The function can be tested.
Continuing with Brazil, it seems that the WhatsApp business directory in the region It is only available in Android versionIt can also be used on iOS in the rest of the countries.
For now, no details have been given in this regard When will it be available globally? This feature, but it seems Meta wishes it could be used in the rest of the world.
