Skip to main content

WhatsApp Business app’s APK ready for download: Here’s what it offers

WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, WhatsApp Business app, WhatsApp business feature, WhatsApp Service, WhatsApp Business app how to download, WhatsApp Business app APK, WhatsApp APK fileWhatsApp for Business app APK spotted online and can be downloaded

WhatsApp is already testing a Business app and now the APK file is ready for download. According to a report on AndroidPolice, while the APK for WhatsApp Business is listed on APKMirror, users can only try this out if WhatsApp has approved their business for testing. Users will remember that when WhatsApp had announced Business services were coming to the messaging platform, it had asked for a survey. Only businesses which have been approved via this survey can access this separate app for now.
BookMyShow in India has already confirmed it is a partner for WhatsApp's Business program and has started sending ticket updates via the app to consumers. Now with the WhatsApp Business app ready for download, details about how it will work are also out in the public domain, thanks to the AndroidPolice report.
The report points out this business app will let account managers keep personal and business accounts separate. It also comes with landline support, though how this will work will be interesting to see. Regular WhatsApp doesn't support landlines. In a market like India this particular feature could be really useful for small businesses, where there is a dependency on landlines.
Users can run the personal and business WhatsApp simultaneously, adds the report. The business owner can register a different mobile number for this particular app, according to the instructions. The WhatsApp Business app will have a setting for the Business where the user/account manager will be able to see the messages sent for customers, though the kind of analytics around it are basic.
It is currently limited to Messages sent, received, delivered, read, etc.  There's also the option of setting up business details like website, address, along with an 'Away Message' which will be auto-delivered to customers.
WhatsApp has indicated it could charge the larger enterprises for the Business solution. Given WhatsApp has 1.2 billion users, this will mean a big change, especially in the Indian market where the company has more than 200 million active users. WhatsApp has said it will allow users the option of blocking any service on the app and thus keeping out potential spam. The new Business angle could mean a major revenue source for WhatsApp, which is the world's biggest instant messaging app.
Source: here

via Blogger http://ift.tt/2y37ifr

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

A lot of Galaxy S8 users are reporting problems with missing texts

The Galaxy S8 is one of the  best smartphones to debut in 2017 , but it seems like there is an increasingly large number of reports of people experiencing problems with receiving text messages on the phone. The reports all seem to have the Galaxy S8 in common, as most people report the problem no matter which carrier they're using. Threads for Galaxy S8 users on   Verizon ,   AT&T , T-Mobile, and   Sprint   reveal the same problem with delayed texts or texts not arriving at all. It also doesn't seem to be exclusive to a specific messaging app, as several reports show it's happening in the default Samsung SMS app, Textra, and even Android Messages. Someone suggested trying to turn off Advanced Messaging in the default messaging app to see if that stops text messages from being delayed but right now this solution is pretty anecdotal. Have you been noticing missing text messages on your Galaxy S8? Let us know in the comments. source: here via Blogger http://i...

Why would you want to build your own VR backpack? To save money and move freely!

One of the first issues we came across with the  HTC Vive  was the cable that follows you around the room, potentially tripping you up or pulling on the headset when you've taken time to get a perfect fit. While mainstream wireless VR systems are seemingly somewhere around the corner, some PC manufacturers have taken it upon themselves to create the next best thing: VR backpacks. The cable running from your PC to your headset is no longer a problem, and immersion is taken one step further. Unfortunately, these backpacks are usually prohibitively expensive, and, besides, you might already have the hardware needed to create your own. Is it possible? Is it worth the time? Let's find out! Pre-built backpack options Before we get into building our own backpack, let's take a look at some pre-built offerings from HP, ZOTAC, and MSI. HP OMEN X For  about $3,000 , you can grab this sleek, compact PC with an Intel Core i7-7820HK quad-core processor (CPU), an NVIDIA GTX 10...

UBER IOS APP CAN VIRTUALLY ‘SEE’ YOUR PHONE SCREEN, AND APPLE APPROVED IT

WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU Permissions inside the Uber app sound like a privacy nightmare, but have never been abused, and will soon be removed. To better prepare its Apple Watch app, Uber used technology enabling it to view and record what was happening on an iPhone's screen, even when the Uber app was only running in the background. The permission to do this was granted by Apple, and although Uber claims not to use the system anymore, it remains part of the app. The news comes from Sudo Security Group, which unearthed the capability — called an Entitlement — in the Uber app. While this sounds like a security and privacy nightmare, the entitlement doesn't work like a screen-recording app, according to an app researcher speaking to  Gizmodo , and will be removed from the app soon. What it does is visualize colors and pixels on the screen, not precise details. However, the concern is this data could be decoded and interpreted to reveal sensitive personal inf...