The WhatsApp messaging app has introduced a new functionality for users to locate bars, restaurants, cafeterias and other types of projects. The novelty is used in the city of São Paulo with companies that use the WhatsApp Business version. The test is conducted exclusively in Brazil and is called Business Directory. It acts as a kind of user-recommended sitemap.
“The directory is currently only available for some businesses in downtown São Paulo that sell products and services in the area, including food, retail and education. Over time, we hope to include more categories and geographies, and make more of the directory available to businesses using the app.”
Introduced WhatsApp Explainer video For the registration process (see below), remember that membership is only limited to companies located in downtown São Paulo.
For users, the option will be available in a unique tab that will appear with the update of the application. Since it is focused on the São Paulo market, business indicators will not appear to audiences in other locations. There is no text to extend the service.
According to a survey conducted by the company specializing in the application of Statista and Internet markets, WhatsApp has a global market of 2 billion users, of which 120 million are Brazilians. The country is second only to India, which has 400 million mobile phone lines registered on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp announces audio transcription
According to the WABetaInfo website, the messaging app is testing File New Jobs Allows the user to know the content of the audio before listening to it. The idea is to transcribe the voice messages exchanged into the app.
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The novelty is already being tested by the participants of the WhatsApp Beta test program and promises to revolutionize the market of messaging applications (as well as make life easier for those who do not like acoustics).
In addition, WABetaInfo also mentioned that the new feature will work independently, which means that it will not depend on Facebook servers to operate. Thus, the entire procedure will be carried out directly by the cell phone, with the help of the device’s voice recognition system.
There is no date yet for the launch of the new functionality, but those who participate in the program can already try out the new feature.
WhatsApp update will leave mobile phones without access
The app announced that from November, devices with Android version 4.0.4 or lower and iOS 9 or lower will lose access to WhatsApp. According to the company, these systems will lose compatibility with the new features of the messenger.
See the list of devices that will not be able to access the app:
- LG: LG Lucid 2, Optimus F7, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus F5, Optimus L5, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus L7 II, Optimus F6, Enact, Optimus L4 II Dual, Optimus Prime F3, Optimus L4 II, Optimus L2 II, Optimus Prime HD e 4X HD, Optimus Prime F3Q.
- Samsung: Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy SII, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Xcover 2, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Ace 2.
- Huawei: Ascend G740, Ascend Mate, Ascend D Quad XL, Ascend D1 Quad XL, Ascend P1 S e Ascend D2.
- Sony: Xperia Miro, Sony Xperia Neo L, Xperia Arc S.
- ZTE: Grand S Flex, ZTE V956, Grand X Quad V987 e Grand Memo.
- Conclusion Models: Alcatel One Touch Evo 7, Archos 53 Platinum, HTC Desire 500, Caterpillar Cat B15, Wiko Cink Five, Wiko Darknight, Lenovo A820, UMi X2, Faea F1 e THL W8.
For those who have a smartphone listed, you will need to change the smartphone to continue using the app.
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