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Revolutionizing Group Chats: The Long-Awaited Feature is Here
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In summary:
- WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to share up to 100 recent messages with new group members, as reported by Tech Advisor.
- This manual feature gives users the flexibility to share 25, 50, 75, or 100 messages while maintaining end-to-end encryption for security.
- Group admins have the option to disable this message history sharing capability, enabling them to control what new members can access.
Many people have experienced the confusion of being added to a new WhatsApp group where they have no context for the ongoing discussions.
The new group message history feature allows admins and members to easily bring new participants up to speed without the need for screenshots or forwarding messages.
Understanding the new chat history feature
WhatsApp now permits new group members to receive up to 100 of the most recent messages from the chat. However, this sharing is not automatic and must be done manually. Members can choose to share 25, 50, 75, or 100 messages, while admins have the ability to disable this feature at any time.
All shared messages include timestamps and sender information for context, and they are visually separated from regular messages.
Additionally, all group members are notified when the message history is shared. WhatsApp ensures that the group message history is end-to-end encrypted, maintaining data protection and privacy.
According to WhatsApp, this feature has been highly requested by users and is gradually being made available to all users.
Benefits for WhatsApp users
- New members can quickly grasp the context of the conversation.
- Admins no longer need to repeat information or send screenshots.
- The entire group remains informed about shared messages.
- This feature is particularly useful for work groups, family chats, or event planning.
You may also want to check if you have access to the latest web features on WhatsApp.
This article was originally published on PC-WELT and has been translated and adapted from German.
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