- By Poorva Karki
- Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launched a new feature on WhatsApp, and its users have a lot to say. Meta recently launched WhatsApp Channels, a new way of connecting with people within the WhatsApp app. The channels are a ‘one-way broadcast tool for admins’, where people will be able to share content with their followers. The feature was launched in India yesterday, September 13. As soon as the feature started reflecting on the app, people started reacting to it. The internet was soon flooded with memes and reactions, where most people sounded confused about the new channels. Some appeared excited, while others rejected the change. Some started comparing WhatsApp with other social media platforms and called the feature unnecessary.
Taking to the internet, people shared their take on the new feature. Most people were left confused about the new addition to the app, while others welcomed the feature with open arms.
“The Updates & Channels on WhatsApp is a better update so far,” a user said.
The Updates & Channels on WhatsApp is a better update so far. pic.twitter.com/i9lAhBnJqi
— Spirit (@Gclyne2) September 14, 2023
“So WhatsApp has channels now. We'll see how it goes,” added a second.
So WhatsApp has channels now. We'll see how it goes.#WhatsApp #WhatsAppChannels pic.twitter.com/yKLGcOYGOt
— Srijan Saxena (@srijansaxena) September 14, 2023
“Real Madrid already have 4.5M followers on the new WhatsApp Channels feature, even more followers than WhatsApp (4.4M),” said a third.
Real Madrid already have 4.5M followers on the new WhatsApp Channels feature, even more followers than WhatsApp (4.4M). pic.twitter.com/MoNNzV1c7n
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) September 14, 2023
“Whatsapp please stop trying so hard ffs. Every single update makes the app experience worse. I don't care about channels, this is not Slack or Discord Do the people who make these decisions ever talk to a common user?” asked a fourth person.
Whatsapp please stop trying so hard ffs. Every single update makes the app experience worse. I dont care about channels, this is not Slack or Discord 🤦🤦
— Tuhin Das (@tuhinat221b) September 13, 2023
Do the people who take these decisions ever talk to a common user? 🤷🤷 pic.twitter.com/Ibo4mFXBzx
“Official WhatsApp channels launched globally. Channels added in the new updates tab” said a fifth person.
Official ✅
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) September 13, 2023
WhatsApp channels launched globally.
Channels added in the new updates tab.#WhatsApp #Android #iOS pic.twitter.com/XMahz0VJod
“Now convince me that this app isn't getting complicated! More $hit to engage!” added a sixth.
#WhatsApp channels!
— Rohit P. Shirke 👨🏾💻 (@rohit_p_shirke) September 14, 2023
Now convince me that this app isn't getting complicated! More $hit to engage! 🤐 pic.twitter.com/LjjPcngusU
Who else got WhatsApp Channels??? pic.twitter.com/KvmhY0oTxo
— Ali Ahmed (@AliAhmed_learns) September 14, 2023
.@telegram @WeChatApp and @Viber welcomes @WhatsApp to “Channels” pic.twitter.com/FCepahwCH4
— James Bolton (@james_bolton_) September 14, 2023
Whatsapp introduce with the new Feature Channels.!!!
— Izzah 🐣 (@Izzaah03) September 14, 2023
Kis kis k pas aa gya???#WhatsApp #WAChannels #Technology pic.twitter.com/qTFX9G7Edh