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Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp

Channels; Indian celebs join

OUR BUREAU WhatsApp Channels, a new private never miss out on updates from on Diljit Dosanjh, stated, “WhatsApp
way for you to get updates from peo- and off the field, as per statement Channels is something I’m personal-
Washington, DC
ple and organizations you follow. shared by WhatsApp team. ly excited about because now I have
eta chief executive of- I’m starting this channel to share Commenting on the launch of a place where I can share important
ficer Mark Zuckerberg Meta news and updates. Looking WhatsApp Channels, actress and updates about my life and express
Mon Wednesday launched forward to connecting with you all entrepreneur, Katrina Kaif, said, myself using all the things I love
WhatsApp Channels in India and around the world.” “I am delighted to collaborate on WhatsApp, like videos, photos
over 150 countries. To deliver a Launching the official Indian with WhatsApp for the launch of or polls, not just with people close
private way to receive updates that Cricket Team WhatsApp Channel, WhatsApp Channels. This platform to me but my larger extended com-
matter to you. Taking to Facebook, BCCI, said, “The Indian Crick- provides me with an exciting oppor- munity. Who knows the next time
Mark Zuckerberg shared a post and et team is thrilled to partner with tunity to connect with those who are I’m performing at Coachella or go
captioned it, “Today we’re start- WhatsApp on the launch of Chan- interested in various aspects of my on tour, people on my WhatsApp
ing to roll out WhatsApp Channels nels. We kick-off our partnership life, be it my work in the film indus- Channel will be the first to know.”
globally and adding thousands of with WhatsApp with the ICC Men’s try or my ventures in the business With Channels, WhatsApp’s
new channels that people can follow Cricket World Cup 2023 which is world, all of which I am deeply pas- goal is to build the most private
in WhatsApp. You can find Chan- set to begin in October. We will sionate about. broadcast service available. Chan-
nels in the new ‘Updates’ tab.” leverage Channels to generate ex- WhatsApp Channels serves as nels are separate from chats, and
WhatsApp Channels are a one- citement and support as India gets a personalized newsletter through who you choose to follow is not visi-
way broadcast tool and deliver a ready to host the marquee event which I can share insights and up- ble to other followers.
private way to receive updates from after a decade-long wait. With dates with my dedicated audience, Channels can be found in a new
people and organizations that mat- WhatsApp Channels, fans will be fans, and all those who have consis- tab called ‘Updates’ - where you’ll
ter to you, right within WhatsApp. aware of important and accurate in- tently shown their support through- find Status and channels you choose
Mark Zuckerberg, announced formation and news around match out my journey.” to follow. WhatsApp Channels are
the news on his WhatsApp Chan- schedules, timings, scorecards etc. Launching his WhatsApp rolling out globally over the next few
nel, “Excited to introduce you all to Get on WhatsApp channels and Channel, Global music sensation, weeks.

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