WhatsApp Business app has begun rolling out to iPhone users across the world. The app, which started popping up on App Store in select markets last month, is now officially available in a few countries. The Android version of app has been available in the Google Play Store for over a year now. WhatsApp Business app is targeted at small businesses looking for a quick and efficient way to connect with their customers.
According to the company, the WhatsApp Business for iOS can now be downloaded for free from App Store and will start rolling out in other markets over the coming weeks.
WhatsApp Business app was originally launched for Android in January 2018. The app allows the businesses to create a business profiles with information like email, store address, and website. It also includes various messaging tools to make it easier for the businesses to contact their customers. Some of these tools are quick replies, greeting messages, and away messages. Additionally, the likes of regular WhatsApp Messenger, the Business app also works with WhatsApp for Web version. Further the Web version also supports all the messaging tools.
In just over one year of its availability, WhatsApp Business has gained decent amount of traction among the businesses. According to the company, over 5 million businesses around the world are currently using the service to reach their customers.
