WhatsApp’s Businesses Nearby feature will allow users to search for local stores, groceries, restaurant and more on the app

WhatsApp is bringing a new feature that will help its users to search for nearby businesses straight from the app. According to WABetaInfo, there will be an addition in the search menu “Businesses Nearby ” where users can look-out for nearby restaurants, groceries, apparels & clothing stores and more.

Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp at Meta, had earlier introduced the “Businesses Nearby” that he said would help users find and contact local businesses, like the neighborhood coffee shop, florist, clothing store and more.

Whenever users search for something on WhatsApp, a new section called “Businesses Nearby” will also be displayed. When you select any of the categories from this section such as “Restaurants”, “Grocery Stores” and more, the related results of business accounts based on your location will pop-up.

Here, users will be able to get more details of the businesses, however, it is not clear whether users will be able to order directly from WhatsApp. If that is the case, then WhatsApp would greatly benefit both the local businesses and users.

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