WhatsApp is almost always adding new features to the instant messaging app, and the latest addition will one day make it easier to understand what is new on the service. A new feature currently in development will introduce you to an official WhatsApp account within the app, and it\u2019ll message you when new features land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As spotted by WABetaInfo, the new feature is in the early stages of development, so you probably won\u2019t see this land on your phone anytime soon. The report includes a screenshot of how the chat will appear from the verified chatbot. A notification when you open the chat says it\u2019ll provide information about new features, tips and tricks for WhatsApp, and information about privacy and safety.
Unlike business accounts on WhatsApp, you won\u2019t be able to reply to any of these messages. This is a read-only account, so it\u2019s much more of a notification system through WhatsApp to inform you about new features and any updates to the service. All the messages will be end-to-end encrypted, but that\u2019s unlikely to be a big deal as these messages that many people will receive. If you need WhatsApp support, you\u2019ll have to contact the company through other means.
When the feature rolls out, you\u2019ll be messaged directly from the company with a similar view to what you see in the screenshot above. If you don\u2019t want this conversation to appear in your feed, you\u2019ll be able to block the chat from messaging you in the future. This chatbot is similar to features within rival messaging apps Telegram and Signal, where each uses an official channel to update you on new releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The feature is under development now, so we don\u2019t know when this will start appearing for you in the app. It\u2019ll likely be a little while before this arrives. In the meantime, some users have begun receiving revamped rich link previews in their WhatsApp applications in the last few days.
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