US based tech giant Meta isall setto roll out WhatsApp Plusfor the iOS users. The premium subscriptiontier was previously rolled out to a limited number of Android users during early testing phase last month and now the media report suggests that the company is all set to roll out the feature for a select grou p of iPhone users as well.
Meta is letting usersenhancethe messaging experience through WhatsApp Plus. It is reported to be morepersonalisedwithfeatures such as custom themes, premium stickers,additionalchat pinning options, and exclusive app icons.
What is WhatsApp Plus?
WhatsApp Plus is an optional monthly subscription plan developed plan users who wantadditionalcustomisationtools and interface features. The premium plan does not affect the core messaging experience of theapp,which means if a userdoesn'tchoosethe subscription,they canstill have access to standard chats, calls, and other regular features without restrictions.
Currently, the Plus feature is only being tested for WhatsApp Messenger, and it is not available for WhatsApp Business users.
WhatsApp Plus Features
The recent media report suggests that the WhatsApp Plus currently offers six major premium features. The premium users get access to 18 differentcoloursthemes topresonalisetheir WhatsApp experience. From rich shades such asthe RoyalPurple and Deep Navy to earthly tones such as Forest Green and bold picks like Crimson Red, there is something for everyaesthetic.
The Plus plan also rolls out 14 alternative app icons with differentapp icons with different visual styles consisting of outlined designs, black and white icons, and decorative effects.
The premium users also said to have access to exclusive stickers packs with animated overlay effects. These stickers can still be shared by non-subscribers when shared in chats.
Currently,the messaging platform allowsusersto pin up to three chatswhereasthe Plus is expected to let userspinup to 20conversationsat the top of the Chats.Tab. The subscribers may also gain access to bulk chat management tools. For example, users canreportedlyapplythe same chat theme,ringtone,or notification tone across an entire chat list.
The Plus version is also likely toconsistof 10 exclusive ringtones including options such as Flutter, Tempo, and Ripple.
WhatsApp Plus iOS Subscription Fees
As per media reports andleaks,the pricing of the Plus plan mayvary fromregion to region. The leaked screenshot says it is listed at Euro2.49,which is around Rs 279 per month for the European market. The company is also expected to introduce a freetrailperiod for some users.
The subscriptionreportedly renewsautomatically every month unless cancelled manually through the App Store or platform billing settings.