WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is rolling out new features for its massive user base. This time, the focus is on WhatsApp community managers, who are gaining more control over the visibility of certain group conversations. Soon, only invited members may be able to see select group conversations.
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The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, version 2.24.17.5, offers a sneak peek at a new feature in the works. The update hints at upcoming controls that will allow WhatsApp community managers to manage who can see specific group conversations.
Community admins will have the option to manage the visibility of new groups they create. By selecting this feature, admins can make group conversations invisible to general community members, so only invited members and admins will be able to access the hidden group. Additionally, once the group is added to the community, this visibility setting cannot be changed, in order to maintain privacy for all members.
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At the moment, only a few beta testers with the latest WhatsApp beta version for Android can try the new visibility feature for community group chats. But don’t worry, it should reach more people soon.
This new feature will make managing communities on WhatsApp a lot easier. For once, admins will be able to create hidden groups on WhatsApp, for private conversations on sensitive topics, exclusive conversations, or for backstage moderators. It’s a handy addition to keep certain conversations private and secure, and it could prove to be a valuable tool for many.
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Source: phonearena
