WhatsApp owner Facebook continues to develop the service. In 2020, users will soon see advertisements in addition to new functions. An overview.
Billions of people use it every day Whatsapp, So far, parent company Facebook above all, content with equipping Messenger with new functions. But now the service should apparently also generate profits: Because this year, users should also see advertising in WhatsApp. An overview of upcoming changes.
Advertising on WhatsApp
As of 2020, users will see advertisements in WhatsApp. Facebook announced this in May 2019. More on this read here, An exact point in time is not yet known.
At that time, a Facebook conference showed what the advertising will look like: The ads will be presented to users in the so-called status window, and sample images can also be seen on full-screen advertisements.
WhatsApp will bring Stories Ads in its status product in 2020. # FMS19 pic.twitter.com/OI3TWMmfKj
– Olivier Ponteville (@Olivier_Ptv) May 21, 2019
On the other hand, no advertising should be shown within the chats.
WhatsApp-Aus for old smartphones
If you use a Windows phone, you will not be able to use WhatsApp or only to a limited extent from January 1st. Also users of smartphones with older Android or iOS versions are affected by a WhatsApp shutdown. More on this read here,
Pay with WhatsApp
Facebook launched the Facebook Pay payment service in November 2019. With it, users can use Facebook, Instagram or make WhatsApp payments. For example, sending money to friends, buying goods or donating money. This is written by the tech portal “The Verge”.
To use the service, users must have their respective app accounts with a Credit card or connect PayPal. Facebook Pay was first tested in India. It is not yet known when the service will also be available for German users. However, it is expected that this year you can also use it to pay in Germany.
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