WhatsApp head Will Cathcart hints potential introduction of Ads on Channels and Status: Report

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WhatsApp is said to be testing voice message and sticker features, while also considering the introduction of ads in the Status feature..

Will Cathcart, WhatsApp's head, stated that ads could appear in channels or status, but not in the inbox...

WhatsApp Channel is said to be in the process of developing or testing fresh voice message and sticker features..

In an interesting turn of events, back in September, Will Cathcart had categorically refuted the allegations made in a Financial Times report, which suggested WhatsApp's potential placement of ads on the chat screen..

It is crucial to highlight that although Cathcart may have suggested the possibility of ads being introduced in WhatsApp's Status or Channels section, it does not signify a definite confirmation of their arrival..

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