It was reported that the instant messaging application “WhatsApp” is close to introducing a feature similar to “Google Maps”.
The new feature will help “WhatsApp” users to search for businesses near them for easy access, such as clothing stores, groceries, restaurants and hotels, according to WapitaInfo, according to the American “Business Insider” website.
The feature will be available in a separate search list on the “WhatsApp” application called “Nearby Businesses”, which includes different sections of commercial activities, and when the user chooses any of them, the stores belonging to this section will appear in front of him.
WhatsApp will soon let you search for local groceries, hotels, restaurants, and stores with its new Business Nearby function 👇https://t.co/uDOvsFb8Uz
— Malavida Apps & Software (@malavida) December 27, 2021
It is not clear whether WhatsApp users will be able to order directly from those stores or restaurants through WhatsApp.
It has not been confirmed when the new feature will be launched on WhatsApp, because it is still under development.
It is noteworthy that the head of “WhatsApp”, Will Cathcart, earlier revealed the “Nearby Business” feature, which he said will help users find and contact local businesses, such as the neighborhood cafe, flower shop and clothing store.