WhatsApp, which is constantly adding new features, announced yesterday that it advertises a simple, reliable and private way to directly receive notifications from individuals or organizations. The “Zone” function is set in the new tab of “Latest News”, allowing users to view the dynamics and special areas that they choose to follow, which is different from the usual conversations with relatives, friends or communities.
One-way message content
The WhatsApp “Zone” function is a one-way broadcasting tool. The administrator will be responsible for sending text messages, photos, stickers, and can also conduct opinion surveys. WhatsApp revealed that it will add a directory function later, so that users can search for notifications and content that match their hobbies, sports teams, government agencies, etc. In addition, users can also invite others to join the “Zone” through WhatsApp chats, emails or posting invitation links online.
Protect Admin Tracker Privacy
WhatsApp stated that in order to protect user privacy, the phone number and profile photo of the “zone” administrator will not be displayed to the tracker. Similarly, the tracker’s phone number will not be disclosed to the administrator or other trackers. User tracking Which “zones” are selected will not be disclosed. WhatsApp stated that there is no need to keep the updated content of the “Zone” permanently, so the records will only be kept on the server for a maximum of 30 days. In the future, new features will be added to shorten the retention time of the content on the tracker’s device.
Singapore and Colombia take the lead in trials
In order to further protect privacy, administrators can make settings to prohibit screenshots and forwarding content. Admins can also decide who can follow the “Section” and can choose whether to display the “Section” in the directory. Peer-to-peer encryption of the “Zone” is not implemented by default at this stage, but WhatsApp is considering adding this mechanism in the future. The “Zone” feature will be available in Colombia and Singapore first, and WhatsApp will also work with local agencies to jointly develop and adjust the user experience; the “Zone” will be opened in more countries/regions in the next few months, but WhatsApp has not mentioned and a specific timetable.
source:whatsapp
