WhatsApp now lets you mention entire group chats in status updates, here’s how

WhatsApp is introducing a game-changing feature that lets users mention entire group chats in status updates, making group communication faster and more efficient. Here's how.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Nov 22 2024, 07:12 IST
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WhatsApp introduces group mentions in status updates to simplify communication and keep everyone informed efficiently. (REUTERS)

WhatsApp is making it easier to keep everyone in the loop with its latest feature that lets users mention entire group chats in status updates. This move is aimed at simplifying how information is shared within active groups, ensuring everyone stays informed with minimal effort.

How Group Mentions Work

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is rolling out this feature to Android beta testers. It allows users to directly notify an entire group chat by mentioning it in their status updates. Once a group chat is mentioned, all participants will receive a notification and a message in their individual chats. This streamlines the process of alerting multiple people at once, ensuring that important updates reach the right audience efficiently.

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Before this feature, users could only mention up to five contacts per status update, a limitation that proved cumbersome for large groups. This new change removes that restriction, allowing users to mention an entire group, making it easier to communicate important information to everyone at once.

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By mentioning a group in a status update, users can quickly notify all members about key events, announcements, or shared content without the need for individual messages. This saves time and ensures that no one misses out on vital information.

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Simplified Communication for Groups

WhatsApp's new group mention feature also removes the need to adjust privacy settings for specific contacts to view a status. Instead, a single group mention ensures that everyone in the group has access to the update, even if they have muted the chat. This update will enhance the platform's ability to manage group communications with less effort and greater efficiency.

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First Published Date: 21 Nov, 15:24 IST
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