In a blog post published Monday, WhatsApp announced an expansion of its "Channels" discovery and business tools, designed to help you find more content and shops directly within the app. Alongside this rollout,

WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, will introduce ads in the app's Updates tab, used by 1.5 billion people daily. The ads aim to create a new revenue stream without altering the personal messaging experience.

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of ads in its Updates tab, marking a significant shift in its approach to monetization. The ads will be targeted based on user demographics without compromising personal messaging security.