Italian users are welcoming theOfficial WhatsApp account Just as we write: although the novelty is still in the distribution phase – and therefore not yet available for everyone -, someone has already seen one sprout chat Insted, containing the name of WhatsApp, in the list of active conversations.
Before entering the merits of this interesting news in Roll Out, we remind you that you can find all the latest news on the most famous messaging app in the world – such as, for example, that relating to the “Advanced Chat Protection” and the guide on how to create and share sticker packages – in our pages dedicated to WhatsApp for Android and WhatsApp for iOS and Desktop.
What is and what the official WhatsApp chat is for
As mentioned at the opening, therefore, in these hours the Italian users of WhatsApp They started to come across a new item in the chat list: it is official chat of the messaging platform, complete with blue check next to the name. At the first opening, the user is welcomed by a welcome pop-up that briefly summarizes the purpose of this new function, or to spread New information and provide Useful tips To make the most of WhatsApp, and the available actions (Arch or block the chat at any time, where not interested). Once the pop-up message is closed, the user can decide to block the chat or continue to receive messages from WhatsApp.
The characteristics of the chat are immediately visible: at the top we read the Disclaimer “This is an official WhatsApp account. It touches to find out more” and with a touch a pop-up opens that insists on the official nature of the chat and emphasizes the safety of the same, reminding users that this communication channel will never be used to ask them personal information. In the lower part of the screen, however, it is learned of nature monoiretational of the chat: “Only WhatsApp can send messages“. At present, the chat contains only a short video that invites users to take care of the safety of their account by activating the verification in two steps, but we are only at the beginning. For sure, the chat will be used to spread the announcements of the new functions and to provide useful suggestions on the functions offered by the platform, perhaps unknown to less experienced users.
Of course, however official, it is still a chat: uninterested users can safely block it, eliminate it or archive it; In case of rethinking, all it will be necessary to insert “WhatsApp” in the search bar.
In light of what has been said, the information conveyed by WhatsApp by means of this new official chat are practically the same that are already spread on the official channel of the platform; The only practical advantage consists in the fact that all the information and advice provided in the chat is in Italian.
As mentioned, the new official chat is coming in these hours, but it is not yet available for all accounts. Whether you have already received it or not, do not forget to download the latest update of the app for Android from the Google Play Store by clicking on the following badge.
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