WhatsApp tests NFC for group invites

Social messaging service WhatsApp has begun testing a service that enables users to send group invites and join a group chat via links, NFC or QR codes. “The feature is live in version 2.16.281 of the app, which is still in beta,” Android Police reports. Reports that WhatsApp was working on adding NFC for group invites surfaced in May 2016.

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  1. I have never tried using NFC or QR codes with my phone. Those it needs to activate it or those it need to install an app for that?

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