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WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Add Instagram Links to Profiles

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to link their social media accounts to their WhatsApp profile, according to findings in the latest iOS beta version of the app (via WABetaInfo).

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Based on the beta's current state, the upcoming feature adds a dedicated section within WhatsApp's Account settings where users can input links to their social media profiles. The beta currently only supports Instagram integration, but other Meta-owned platforms like Facebook and Threads are expected to be included in the official update.

Any social media links are displayed on a user's WhatsApp profile alongside existing information such as their name, phone number, and "About" section. According to the report, WhatsApp will use privacy controls similar to those already available for profile photos, allowing users to manage who can see their linked social media profiles.

Business accounts on WhatsApp can already display social media links after completing an authentication process, so it's likely WhatsApp will introduce similar authentication requirements before the feature's public release, which could arrive in a matter of weeks, if past beta features are anything to go by.

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Apple Mac Daz Avatar
15 months ago
Needs to be iPad compatible it’s long overdue
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
15 months ago
Still.........no........iPad.........app!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nymphe Avatar
15 months ago
dear meta: At least just allow the regular whatsapp for iphone to launch on ipad for gods sake if you don't want to release the forever beta ipad version.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
darkcompass Avatar
15 months ago
I wonder how much data is going between meta apps/services when you enable this, and being retained.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
planetf1 Avatar
15 months ago
How about actually having proper support on an iPad.
Maybe you could even do the same with Instagram except drop the >50% adverts first
Meta are losing the plot. Yes monetization is needed but they also need to keep people using the products
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
15 months ago
Hello, WhatsApp people: can you just programme an Apple Watch app for WhatsApp? Is that very difficult?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)