WhatsApp added new features to connect multiple groups
By MYBRANDBOOK
WhatsApp announced a new 'Communities' feature that will enable users to bring together separate groups under one umbrella with a structure that works for them. Communities on WhatsApp will enable admins with new tools, including the ability to send a single message to everyone and control over which groups can be included in a particular community.
In addition to the Communities feature, WhatsApp introduced a list of updates, including increased file sharing limit, reactions, and the ability to enable group audio calls for up to 32 people simultaneously.It'll enable users to have separate groups under one roof to let them receive updates from these groups from a single screen — without scrolling through different chats. This will be helpful especially in case of schools, local clubs, or non-profit organisations that need to deal with multiple groups on the app.
Additionally, users of one group will not be able to see the conversations taking place in other groups, though they will have the option in place to join other groups in their Community.
Admins will also have new tools to better manage group discussions in their Communities. One of the tools will be the announcement messages that admins will be able to send to everyone. Group admins will also have the control over which groups can be included in their Communities.
"We think Communities will make it easier for a school principal to bring all the parents of the school together to share must-read updates and set up groups about specific classes, extracurricular activities, or volunteer needs," WhatsApp said in a blog post.
Additionally, WhatsApp is increasing file sharing size to support files of up to 2GB. This is a significant expansion from the existing file size limit of 100MB. The increased file sharing size limit will be applicable to both individual chats and groups. It has been in testing for some time.
The feature will protect user privacy by hiding phone numbers from the Community at large. There will also be "sensible limits on size, discoverability, and forwarding", WhatsApp noted in a detailed document about the Communities feature.
"We will rely on all available unencrypted information including the Community name, description, and user reports to take action against abuse in Communities," the company said.
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