WhatsApp is enhancing its features by introducing polls in Channels for Android users through a new beta update. This beta release (version 2.24.2.11) enables certain testers to conduct polls within Channels, mirroring the feature available in individual and group chats.
The new feature in Channels chats enables users to generate polls with a maximum of 12 options by using the paper clip icon.
Key information to consider:
- WhatsApp is currently experimenting with polling features in Channels for Android users.
- The new polling feature enables users to generate questions with a maximum of 12 choices.
Channel surveys’ functionality
The poll icon is green instead of the usual yellow, but the key feature remains the same: votes are anonymous, and the poll creator cannot see individual responses.
Access to this feature may not be available to all beta testers, but its presence indicates that its implementation may be coming soon. Beta Android program users interested in evaluating opinions in their Channels should watch out for the green poll icon.
We currently do not have a precise timeline for when this feature will be accessible to all users. It is still in the early stages, undergoing further testing and enhancements in upcoming beta releases. Although the prospect of utilizing polls in Channels is exciting, it may require some time before becoming universally available.
Did the channels fail?
Channels are set up in a distinct tab, which may make them harder to see compared to groups and communities. However, this design was intended to avoid disrupting the everyday user experience. If you use channels for information, please respond to the poll below:
The information comes from WBI.
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