WhatsApp Beta introduces group mentions to make updates easier: Here’s how it works

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature aimed at improving group communication and making it easier for users to keep everyone updated. The popular messaging app now allows users to mention entire group chats in their status updates, a move intended to streamline the process of sharing information within active groups.

According to WABetaInfo, the feature is currently rolling out to Android beta testers. It allows users to mention a group chat in their status, ensuring that all participants in their individual chats receive a notification and direct message. This eliminates the need to manually notify each person, making it easier to notify multiple people of important updates or announcements at the same time.

Before this update, users could only mention up to five contacts per status, which proved cumbersome for large groups. By removing this restriction, users can now mention entire groups, allowing for faster and more efficient communication. This feature allows group members to be notified of important events, shared content, or other important news with just one update, saving valuable time and reducing the risk of missing important information.

Another important aspect of the update is that users will no longer need to adjust their privacy settings for specific contacts in order to view a status. Once a group is mentioned, everyone within that group has access to the status update, regardless of whether they have muted the chat. This ensures that important information reaches all members, even those who may not actively engage with the group on a regular basis.

In addition to the group mentions feature, WhatsApp is also introducing custom lists for direct messages (DMs). This new tool allows users to sort their contacts into different, customizable categories to declutter their inbox.

This feature provides a way to easily manage important conversations by keeping them in separate lists. This ensures users can easily find and focus on the news that matters most.

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Published: November 21, 2024 10:47 PM IST