With 2 new features, WhatsApp gives admins more control over groups. Check details

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of WhatsApp parent Meta, introduced the features on his Instagram Broadcast channel.

Published on: Mar 21, 2023, 20:40:15 IST

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WhatsApp parent Meta on Tuesday announced two new updates for WhatsApp groups, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg introducing the features on his Instagram Broadcast channel.

The features will be rolled out globally over the coming weeks, said Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp (Image courtesy: WhatsApp)

“If you visit his Broadcast group, you will see also see the updates,” said Meta in a statement, adding that the changes follow updates made to groups over the last few months, including making these larger, and giving admins the ability to delete messages sent in groups managed by them.

“Groups continue to be an essential part of WhatsApp, and we’re excited to give people even more tools to get the most out of groups. Today, we’re excited to roll out a few new changes we’ve made to make these more manageable for admins and easier to navigate for everyone,” the statement further said.

What are the two new updates to WhatsApp groups?

Admins to decide who can join: A simple tool will give admins the ability to decide whether a person can join a group or not. The importance of this tool lies in that groups are where people have some of their most intimate conversations, and, therefore, it is important for admins to be able to decide easily who can be a member and who cannot come in.

Also Read: For group admins, WhatsApp rolling out ability to approve membership requests

Common groups: Now, you can easily search a contact's name to see groups that are common to both of you. This update will be handy when you’re trying to remember the name of a group you know you share with someone, or you want to see the ones you’re both in.

Both the features, Meta noted, will be rolled out globally over the coming weeks.

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