WhatsApp Channels To Get Polls And Voice Updates Among Other Features

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Jan 19, 2024

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The Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is about to add more features to its Channels. Mark Zuckerberg announced these features via a post on his official WhatsApp Channel. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming features.

WhatsApp Channels To Get Polls

WhatsApp Channels often enable organizations to interact with their followers. It helps provide timely updates without any chaos. Soon, Channels admins will be able to create polls. The feature will allow organizations to take quick polls, which could help make decisions.

Further, Channels are getting voice updates, a feature allowing admins to record and second voice notes. This could be a great idea for organization leaders or celebrities to connect with the participants. Another feature will let users set a Channel’s update as their WhatsApp status.

Last but not least, Channels can now have multiple admins. This feature has long been requested, especially by organizations wanting multiple people to post and manage a channel. All these features should be available in the coming days.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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