WhatsApp beefs up group messaging tools
Small but useful updates come to the popular messaging app.
Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Expertise Photography, PCs and laptops, gaming and gaming accessories
WhatsApp is adding new features to streamline group chats and make it easier to manage your groups.
Facebook's popular messaging client announced the new features on its blog Tuesday. They include:
- A group description visible to all members
- Restrictions over who can edit the subject, icon and description of a group
- A single-tap "what's new" button to see new postings
- Search in-group for members
- Admins can remove admin permissions of others, but the original creators can no longer be removed
- You can no longer be repeatedly readded to groups you've left
The updates should be available now in both the Android and iOS apps.
Services and Software Guides
VPN
Cybersecurity
Streaming Services
Web Hosting & Websites
Other Services & Software
Services and Software Coupons