Users Will Be Able to Manage and Block Ads in WhatsApp’s Next Updates

WhatsApp is moving closer to adding ads inside both the Status section and Channels, creating new space for businesses and channel managers to showcase what they offer. These ads are expected to appear within the Updates tab and in the channel listings. Although WhatsApp has positioned privacy at the center of this system, saying that only basic, non-personal details will shape what people see, the platform is also working on giving users ways to limit the kinds of ads reaching them. The latest beta version for Android, version 2.25.19.14, gives a first look at this approach. It shows WhatsApp developing tools that will allow people to fine-tune how ads appear within their feeds. This would let them manage preferences for ads connected to both Status and Channels. Image from the beta version, as spotted by WBI, reveals that WhatsApp is preparing to add controls that will help users track ads they’ve come across. These details will live within the Updates tab and will also be found under the main settings menu. Every ad will carry a date to help users trace back when it appeared. This timeline could help people recall certain promotions they’ve seen, whether they’re interested in them
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