WhatsApp working on a new feature for group admins
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WhatsApp is constantly getting updates and new features, and we usually get a glimpse thanks to our friends at WABetaInfo. The app is working on a new voice note option for status updates, as well as the ability to hide your online status from prying eyes.
Now there’s another slew of new features being developed mainly to help group administrators do their job more efficiently. The first one is set to allow admins to delete messages in groups for everyone. This was spotted in the WhatsApp beta v2.22.17.12 and according to WABetaInfo will be rolling out to the masses pretty soon.
When an admin deletes a group message it will disappear for everyone, leaving a notice that it has been deleted by an admin (It says “you deteleted this message as admin” if you’re the one doing it).
Another cool new feature that’s in the works is a chatbot that will blast users with in-app announcements. These announcements will include notifications about new WhatsApp features, tips and tricks, and possibly messages about paid promotions (hopefully not, but it’d be a missed opportunity).
Earlier this year, WhatsApp started to test another feature to improve the user experience – the ability to edit your messages.
Questions & Answers
Q.What new tools are being developed to help WhatsApp group administrators?
What new tools are being developed to help WhatsApp group administrators?
WhatsApp is developing a feature allowing group admins to delete messages for everyone in the group. Another feature in the works is a chatbot designed to send in-app announcements to users, which could include tips and new feature notifications.
Q.When is the message deletion feature for group admins expected to be available?
When is the message deletion feature for group admins expected to be available?
The message deletion feature for group admins was spotted in WhatsApp beta v2.22.17.12. According to WABetaInfo, it is expected to roll out to all users pretty soon, though a specific date is not mentioned.
Q.What information might the new in-app announcement chatbot provide to users?
What information might the new in-app announcement chatbot provide to users?
The new chatbot is intended to blast users with in-app announcements. These will include notifications about new WhatsApp features and useful tips and tricks. There is also a possibility it could deliver messages about paid promotions.
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