WhatsApp New Feature: Search Businesses Nearby for iOS, Android - What it is? How it works? Explained

WhatsApp Businesses Nearby feature: The Meta-owned, most popular instant messaging application WhatsApp is reportedly planning to rollout a new feature which enables users to search for businesses nearby. The feature has been released for some people in Sao Paulo and will be available to both iOS and Android users.

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"WhatsApp working on filtering businesses nearby: WhatsApp is working on the ability to search for businesses nearby by filtering them, for a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS," the WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp, wrote on Twitter.

As per a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a functionality that will let users easily search for businesses nearby by filtering them using a new interface. The feature will be helpful for users to search for hotels, groceries, apparel and clothing, among others.

Here's how:

When you search for something within WhatsApp, there will be a new section called 'Businesses Nearby'

When you select the category, the results of business accounts will be filtered based on your choice.

For example:  When you select any of the categories from this section such as “Restaurants”, “Chemists” and more, the related results of business accounts based on your location will pop-up.

WhatsApp has already redesigned the page for Business Info following the release of WhatsApp beta for iOS 2.21.170.12 update.  Also, WhatsApp is working on a revamped Contact Info page, the WABetaInfo reported.  A redesign is planned for the Contact Info page on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS, using the same interface from Business Info. In addition, a search shortcut is also planned on WhatsApp for iOS.