Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp channel, Indian celebs join
New Delhi: Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday launched WhatsApp Channels in India and over 150 countries. Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook shared a post and captioned it, “Today we’re launching WhatsApp Channels globally and adding thousands of new channels that people can follow in WhatsApp. You can find channels in the new ‘Updates’ tab. ” WhatsApp Channels are a one-way broadcast tool and provide a private way to receive updates from people and organizations that matter to you, right within WhatsApp. Mark Zuckerberg announced the news on his WhatsApp channel, saying, “I’m excited to introduce you all to WhatsApp Channels, a new way to get updates from the people and organizations you follow. The official Indian cricket team WhatsApp channel Launching the event, BCCI said, “The Indian cricket team is thrilled to partner with WhatsApp on the launch of the channels. We launched our partnership with WhatsApp to coincide with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to begin in October. We will leverage the channels to generate excitement and support as India celebrates after a decade-long wait. is all set to host this important event. With WhatsApp channels, fans will be updated with important and accurate information and news regarding the match schedule, timings, scorecard etc. on WhatsApp channels, according to a statement shared by the WhatsApp team. Get and never miss updates on and off the field. Commenting on the launch of WhatsApp Channels, actress and entrepreneur, Katrina Kaif said, “I am delighted to collaborate with WhatsApp for the launch of WhatsApp Channels . This platform provides me with an exciting opportunity to connect with people who are interested in different aspects. In my life, be it my work in the film industry or my ventures in the business world, I am very passionate about all of these. The WhatsApp channel serves as a personal newsletter through which I can share insights and updates with my dedicated audience, fans, and all those who have consistently shown their support throughout my journey.” Vijay Deverakonda on WhatsApp Commenting on the channels launch, he said, “I am launching my channel on WhatsApp today. Excited to share some great highlights, exclusive behind-the-scenes content with our boys and girls across the country. And the best part is that it is as simple as sending a message.” Launching his WhatsApp channel, global music sensation, Diljit Dosanjh said, WhatsApp channel is something I am personally excited about because now I have a place where I can share important updates about my life and express myself using all the things I love on WhatsApp, like videos, photos or polls, not only with those close to me. “With people but also with my big extended community. Who knows, the next time I perform at Coachella or go on tour, people on my WhatsApp channel will be the first to know.” With Channels, WhatsApp aims to build the most private broadcasting service available. Channels are separate from chats, and what you choose to follow is not visible to other followers. Channels can be found in a new tab called ‘Updates’ – where you’ll find the status and the channels you follow. As channels expand globally, WhatsApp also introduced the following updates: Enhanced Directory – WhatsApp users can find channels to follow that are automatically filtered based on your country. You can also see channels that are newest, most active, and popular based on number of followers. Reactions – One can react using emojis to react and see the total number of reactions. How you respond won’t be shown to followers. Edits – Soon administrators will be able to make changes to their updates for up to 30 days, after which we will automatically delete them from our servers. Forwarding – Whenever you forward an update to a chat or group it will include a link back to the channel so people can get more information.
