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WhatsApp Introduces Major Group Chat Upgrades Including Enhanced Polls and @all Mentions
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First reported by Now 14 · 13 hours ago
What happened
WhatsApp is rolling out three new group chat features: timed polls with anonymous voting, an @all mention to alert all members, and a faster way to create new groups from existing ones. These updates are available on Android and iPhone apps and aim to improve group communication and decision-making.
- 01WhatsApp adds timed polls that lock voting after a set deadline to aid group decisions.
- 02Poll creators can hide voter identities for anonymous participation.
- 03Poll questions can be edited within 15 minutes after posting, but not answers.
- 04The new @all mention notifies all group members, with admin-only use in large groups.
- 05Users can now create new groups directly from existing ones by selecting participants.
- 06Features are rolling out gradually; users should update their app and wait for availability.
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