WhatsApp Plus Is Here, and You Can Safely Ignore This Subscription
The paid tier adds custom themes, icons and stickers while leaving encrypted messaging, calls and status updates unchanged.
- WhatsApp Plus, a paid subscription tier, is now rolling out to a limited number of iPhone users via the App Store, introducing customization features while keeping core messaging free.
- A paid subscription model went live in the Android beta last month, and the service is now expanding to Apple users over the coming weeks as WhatsApp shifts toward monetization.
- Subscribers gain access to premium animated stickers, 14 alternative home-screen icons, and the ability to pin up to 20 chats; the service could cost around $2.49 to $2.99 in the USA.
- Rachit Agarwal of Digital Trends noted that Telegram and Signal offer similar customization features for free, raising concerns about the value proposition of the new paid tier.
- WhatsApp Business accounts currently cannot access the subscription, which is billed monthly via the App Store to a limited user base during this early rollout phase.
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WhatsApp rolls out paid ‘Plus' plan for Android and iOS Users: Features explained
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new subscription-based service called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iPhone users. The premium plan introduces several new personalisation features, including custom themes, app icons, extra pinned chats, premium stickers, and advanced chat customisation tools.
WhatsApp has started making available a new subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus for iPhone users. It is a paid option that adds unique customization and organization features within the app. The new...
WhatsApp took a historic turn in its strategy with the launch of WhatsApp Plus in Europe. After several months of rumors and leaks, this paid subscription landed with a number of exclusive features, a more visual customization, premium stickers with special effects and up to ten new exclusive ringtones, among other functions. For 2.49 euros a month, this plan came in a first instant for Android users and, now, has been made available to a limite…
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