WhatsApp will Soon let You Search Restaurants, Grocery Store Near Your

WhatsApp will Soon let You Search Restaurants, Grocery Stores Near Your Location

WhatsApp is planning on adding a number of new features to its platform.

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Now, word is that WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let its users search for businesses near their location.

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Users will not only let users look for grocery stores but also other businesses.

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Such as nearby restaurants and clothing shops among others.

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Report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a functionality that will let users easily search for businesses nearby by filtering them using a new interface.

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It is adding a new section called ‘Businesses Nearby’ to its app that will appear when users use the app’s Search feature.

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It is adding a new section called ‘Businesses Nearby’ to its app that will appear when users use the app’s Search feature.

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