WhatsApp Launches In-App Payment Services
WhatsApp has announced it will be launching a digital payment service that allows users to easily transact businesses "without leaving the chat". The roll-out feature will start in Brazil, according to the platform's statement via WhatsApp blog: "We're excited to announce that starting today we're bringing digital payments to WhatsApp users in Brazil. People will be able to send money securely or make a purchase from a local business without leaving their chat".The statement further reads, "Because payments on WhatsApp are enabled by Facebook Pay, in the future we want to make it possible for people and businesses to use the same card information across Facebook's family of apps."This comes in the wake of the coronavirus which has pushed brands to take on e-commerce platforms, Facebook - which owns WhatsApp, included.Innovate Finance partner @Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service!
?Allows users to send money to one another for free or make purchases from small businesses??Launched in BrazilSource: @BBCBusinessFull: https://t.co/wdW6QUjay1— Innovate Finance (@InnFin) June 16, 2020
THis is really interesting...covid is the final nail in the coffin for cash. Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service https://t.co/PlLlbtCIUs
— Overfund (@overfunduk) June 16, 2020
Can't believe it took this long. But here we are...
Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service...https://t.co/H35hLzuBFT— Nureen (@nureenv) June 16, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel is 2020 Emmys' Host
Jimmy Kimmel has been announced as the 72nd Emmy Awards host. He will be hosting the show for a third time after previously heading the 64th and 68th Emmy Awards.Logistical details on how the ceremony will be pulled off with the coronavirus pandemic to be "announced soon", according to ABC Entertainment, the show's media partner. "I don't know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it," said Kimmel. The Emmys, which celebrates excellence in American primetime TV programming will take place September 20th.I don't know where or how or even why we are doing this, but we are and I am hosting it! The 72nd #Emmy Awards - Sunday, September 20th on @ABCNetwork @TelevisionAcad
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) June 16, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel to Host 72nd Emmy Awards, Details Still to Come from ABC and TV Academy https://t.co/lvaGilp4V3
— Variety (@Variety) June 16, 2020
@ the emmys pic.twitter.com/hwxjcfVtWp
— eve (@connorwaIIshs) June 17, 2020
'Love, Victor' Series Released
The Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger-created drama series is a spin-off of 2018's "Love, Simon" movie. It centers on the story of Victor (Michael Cimino), a new high school student who is on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling with his sexual orientation. "Love, Victor" has 10 episodes, each spanning a running time of 30 minutes.Dear friends, get ready to fall in love. ❤️ Join our #LoveVictorWatchParty with the cast June 16 at 8PM PT/11PM ET and watch the premiere episode of #LoveVictor with us LIVE! Set a reminder below.https://t.co/2DIzeEL6Ws
— Love, Victor (@LoveVictorHulu) June 12, 2020
victor: i like the citythe city: pic.twitter.com/rq7cNwj6qg— ?????? (@alisomotta) June 17, 2020
when love victor wins an emmy for best acting????....?
pic.twitter.com/JMCgax8xZc— cay (@koralinadean) June 17, 2020
