WhatsApp users have to accept the new notification function

WhatsApp’s terms of use will change on February 8, 2021. If you want to continue using the messenger, you must actively consent by then at the latest. TECHNOLOGY BUTTON reveals how this works and what changes.

Notifications in WhatsApp

According to this, WhatsApp should be able to send notifications to its users in the app in the future. The service wants to inform about updates or innovations and changes. But WABetainfo makes it clear that they do not relate to advertising.

Active consent required

Basically, with every app you have to accept the terms of use in order to use them. Usually you do this automatically when you open the app. Often there is also a one-off question when starting up for the first time. All further updates are then installed without further consent. This is because the terms of use never actually change with updates. The ability to send in-app messages seems to require this.

What if i don’t agree?

Those who refuse to agree will no longer be able to use the app in the future. Incidentally, this applies to all apps and services and is not a chicane from WhatsApp.

TECHNOLOGY BUTTON means

Users cannot avoid consent. In principle, this is not a bad thing and you should consent. As for the feature, I’m excited to see how WhatsApp uses it. It should be a great thing for news and updates. Hopefully it is not the gateway to plenty of advertising in Messenger.