Among the new features is group descriptions, wherein a short blurb will appear under the group info tab that allows users to set the purpose, guidelines, or topics for the group.
Instant messaging platform
WhatsApp
announced the rollout of a number of new features for group chats, in
a bid to make the platform more interactive and engaging.
Among the new features is
group descriptions, wherein a short blurb will appear under the group
info tab that allows users to set the purpose, guidelines, or topics
for the group.
Furthermore, when a new
member joins a group, the description will show up at the top of the
chat.
In a move to give group
administrators more authority, WhatsApp introduced a new control that
will allow the former to restrict who can change the group's subject,
icon, and description. Admins can also remove admin permissions of
other group participants, while group creators can no longer be
removed from the group they started.
Among other features,
WhatsApp
also introduced a 'group catch up' option, whereby a user, who has
been away from a group chat, can quickly catch up on messages that
mention or reply to them by tapping on a new @ button that appears at
the bottom right corner of the chat.
Group participants can now
search for anyone in a group by using the search option on the group
info page.
WhatsApp also introduced
protection controls so users can't be repeatedly added to groups
they've left.
The new features are being
rolled out for Android and iPhone users globally.
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