Prime Highlight
- WhatsApp has launched new group chat features aimed at making conversations clearer, more personal, and easier to manage for users worldwide.
- The updates focus on improving how people identify each other and express themselves in busy group conversations.
Key Facts
- New features include member tags, text-to-sticker creation, and custom event reminders within group chats.
- The rollout is gradual, and the updates build on earlier additions like 2GB file sharing, HD media, screen sharing, and group voice chats.
Background
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced new features for group chats, aiming to make conversations clearer and more interactive for its users across the world.
The most noticeable update is member tags. This feature allows users to choose a short name or role that appears in a group chat. The tag can change from one group to another. For instance, a person can be called “Anna’s Dad” in a family group and “Goalkeeper” in a football group. WhatsApp said the tool will help people understand who is who, especially in large or busy groups.
Another new addition is text stickers. With this feature, users can type any word into the Sticker Search bar and instantly turn it into a sticker. The newly created sticker can be saved directly into the user’s sticker pack without first sharing it in a chat. This update gives users a faster way to add personal and fun expressions to conversations.
WhatsApp has also rolled out event reminders in group chats. When users create an event, they can now set custom reminders for people who are invited. These alerts will notify group members before the event, helping them remember meetings, birthdays, or plans.
The company said these features form part of its larger effort to improve group chat experiences. Over the past year, WhatsApp has added tools such as sharing large files of up to 2GB, sending high-definition photos and videos, screen sharing during calls, and starting voice chats inside groups.
With the new updates, WhatsApp wants to make group communication more organised, more personal, and easier to manage. The rollout will happen gradually, so some users may see the features before others.
