WhatsApp channel creation feature available to more users; how it works, other details

WhatsApp recently announced the Channels feature that acts as a one-way broadcast tool for sharing texts, videos and messages. The feature was first announced in June to users in Singapore and Colombia and in July was expanded to seven more countries.

In the latest update, WaBetaInfo reports that the chat app is rolling out the channel creation feature to more users. The official changelog for the WhatsApp for iOS 23.20.76 update on the App Store, when looked closely, mentions the ability to create channels.