We are excited to announce the release of WAHA 2023.9, the latest version of our powerful HTTP API for building chat bots with WhatsApp. This release comes with several new features and improvements.

We have added a new endpoint that allows you to retrieve the phone number associated with a session. This feature provides you with valuable information about the session, facilitating better user management and analytics. For more details on how to use this endpoint, refer to our documentation.

In response to user feedback, we have introduced support for polls in the NOWEB engine.

With this feature, you can now create interactive polls that users can participate in within the chat bot interface. The addition of polls as buttons simplifies user interaction and improves engagement. To learn more about polls support, check our documentation.

We have introduced a dedicated endpoint for retrieving the QR code associated with a session. This endpoint simplifies the process of obtaining the QR code and makes it more accessible for integrating with your chat bot applications. You can find more information on how to use this endpoint in our documentation.

To enhance the flexibility of connecting with WhatsApp, we have introduced a new pairing method using a code instead of the traditional QR code. This allows for easier integration and eliminates the need for scanning QR codes. For more details on how to use the pairing method, refer to our documentation.

Building on the acknowledgment enhancements, we now support the message.ack event webhook in the NOWEB engine. This webhook enables you to receive real-time notifications about the acknowledgment status of your messages. By integrating this feature into your chat bot application, you can ensure efficient message tracking and better user engagement.

We have added a new string field, `ackName`, in the message.ack payload. This field provides detailed information about the acknowledgment status, including whether the message has been delivered to the device or read by the recipient. This enhancement helps you track the status of your messages with greater precision. To understand how to use this feature, please refer to our documentation

It is worth mentioning that the most significant addition in this release is the support for polls that can be used as buttons. This feature allows users to interact with the chat bot by simply clicking on the provided poll options, eliminating the need for typing responses manually.