WHATSAPP is working on a new type of text that you can send to pals: polls.
The brilliant new feature is currently top-secret and under development – but early photos have leaked online.
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The Sun has written about WhatsApp polls previously, but full photos of the feature have now been revealed.
The photos were revealed by the WhatsApp sleuths at WABetaInfo, who regularly mine the app for upcoming changes.
WhatsApp polls will let you quickly quiz your pals on their opinions in group chats.
“As you can see in this screenshot, we have finally discovered the interface when sending a poll,” said WABetaInfo.
This particular feature is still “under development” on iOS for iPhone, which means it’s not actively being tested by users.
Eventually it’s likely to pass through the WhatsApp beta, a trial version of the app where keen users can test changes.
And if successful, the WhatsApp polling tool will eventually go live to the world.
The feature appears to let you create polls for group chats.
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This includes adding a question and up to 12 different options for responses.
WhatsApp’s new polling tool lets you see the answers, but it all stays within the group – including the results.
It could be a way for friends to make a decision on a restaurant.
Or maybe a company WhatsApp could poll its employees on the state of the food in the office cafeteria.
You could even poll your family about rescuing a dog from an animal shelter – and whether it’s right for you.
Or ask for a verdict on your new outfit. Brace yourself, you might not get the poll results you want.
So when will you be able to send polls? It could be a while.
Some features take weeks, months or even years to perfect.
“Even if you think polls are ready, it is not so,” WABetaInfo warned.
“WhatsApp still needs to improve polls before releasing the feature, and this takes a lot of time.
“The feature is also under development on WhatsApp beta for Android, so do not expect to see group polls soon.”
If you want to try polls first, it’s worth checking out the WhatsApp beta.
Find out how to join below.
How to get WhatsApp beta
To download WhatsApp beta for your smartphone you need to go to Google Play on your Android and search for WhatsApp.
Scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester”.
Tap the “I’m In” button and then click “Join” to confirm.
Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.
Joining the WhatsApp beta on iPhone is more difficult, and has limited capacity.
Follow Apple’s guide here.
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