WhatsApp Launches Topic-Based Channels in More Regions
After initially launching WhatsApp Channels in Colombia and Singapore back in June, WhatsApp is now bringing its new group chat option to more regions, with users in 150 markets now able to access Channels in the app.
As per the video, Channels is a one-way broadcast service that enables users to stay up to date on topics of interest within WhatsApp. Channels reside in a separate tab from your chats, and provide a means for people to use WhatsApp as a real-time news and information service, on the key topics that are of interest to them.
And now, a lot more people will be able to sign up.
As per WhatsApp:
“Our goal is to build the most private broadcast service available. Channels are separate from your chats, and who you choose to follow is not visible to other followers. We also protect the personal information of both admins and followers.”