WhatsApp Working on In-App Surveys, Ability to Text Yourself From Linked Devices: Reports

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WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new in-app poll chat feature that the Meta-owned platform plans to use to get feedback on new features, products, and more. WhatsApp would supposedly send users a secure chat request while asking for feedback. According to the report, users will have the option to decline such requests from WhatsApp. In addition, another new feature is said to be in testing that would allow users to message themselves from linked devices.

According to a report from WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp might be working on a secure in-app survey chat. Users are expected to be able to decline survey chat invitations and even block WhatsApp from sending future surveys. WhatsApp will reportedly keep user feedback on this survey private.

The report claims that WhatsApp would use the survey chat for feedback purposes only. There is no information available on when this feature will be available to users. However, it is expected to be initially released to a very limited number of users.

In related news, WhatsApp may also be working to allow users to message each other between linked devices. This feature is expected to be available in future updates. It is believed to be an update to the multi-device support that was released earlier this year.

Currently, WhatsApp shows the chat with a user's number only on the main device. Not supported when using multiple devices. According to the feature tracker, users who search for contacts in the beta version of WhatsApp for desktop will be able to see their names at the top of the list. Also, this chat could appear when trying to log in from a new smartphone. This feature is expected to be available soon on WhatsApp for Android and iOS as well. It is said to be in development and could be available at a later date.