WhatsApp QR codes on the latest beta versions for iOS (left) and Android
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo
According to the feature tracker, users who have the feature enabled on WhatsApp — you’ll need to be on the latest beta version of the app and manage an existing WhatsApp Channel — will be able to open their Channel information panel and select the sharing options, where the option to generate a QR code will be presented.
After the app generates a QR code, users will be able to share it with another user on WhatsApp or other messaging apps. The QR code is shared as an image, so it can also be sent via third-party apps, or emailed and printed. This could come in handy for businesses that want to offer customers an easy way to follow their channel.
It’s currently unclear when WhatsApp will bring the QR code sharing feature to users on the stable update channel. The company is currently testing other useful additions to the app, such as the ability to share entire sticker packs, a ‘Search on the web’ image lookup feature, and cross-device contact management. These features are expected to roll out to users after sufficient testing as part of the beta programme.
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