The Events feature for group chats has been added to WhatsApp. How does it function and what is it?
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- 01 Jul 2024
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WhatsApp, a personal messaging app owned by Meta, is now rolling out a new feature called "Events," which is likely to make it easier to organize meetings, gatherings, and other events directly within group chats.
As per a report by WABetaInfo, the component began carrying out with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.20 update and will before long be accessible to different clients as a feature of a more extensive delivery. Notably, WhatsApp's Events feature was previously only available in Community Group chats; however, the most recent update now makes it available in regular group chats as well.
How might WhatsApp's new occasion highlight work?
Users will be able to create Events within group chats by entering information such as the event's name, description, date, location, and details about a voice or video call using the new Events feature. After the formation of occasion, bunch individuals will actually want to acknowledge or dismiss the greeting and unique makers can refresh the occasion subtleties depending on the situation.
The report notes that much like everything else on WhatsApp, events in group chats will be private and only the participants in the conversation will have access to event details.
In the meantime, WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add additional features in the future, such as the capability to set cover photos and add event reminders.
In additional WhatsApp-related news, Meta has begun providing its Meta AI assistant to Indian users directly through WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.
Meta AI will be integrated into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger searches. Meta AI will also provide users with insights as they scroll through posts in their Facebook app. The AI assistant also comes with real-time search results from Microsoft and Google, so it can be used in group chats to get real-time information on things like trip planning or how to get to a place with the fewest people.
