According to the usually well-informed blog WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a group function similar to the Telegram service. A few weeks ago, XDA Developers posted information about the new function that will come with a future update.
More control over groups
The invitation can be sent via a link.
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With the Community function, according to WABetaInfo, group administrators have more control over groups and should also group them easily can. Admins can compose messages, invite and add others, or create a link to join.
According to WABetaInfo, similar to the groups currently available, users can create an end-to-end encrypted group chat. To differentiate the function from conventional groups, square icons may be used. If this function is available in the future, however, the layout could look completely different by then.
WhatsApp can be used to invite communities to join.
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Im from XDA Developers published source code contains strings containing the word community multiple timeswhich gave rise to speculation.
<string name="join_parent_group">Join community</string> <string name="join_parent_group_by_link">Join community</string> <string name="join_parent_group_creator_message">Community created by %1$s</string> <string name="joining_parent_group">Joining community…</string>
XDA Developers (XDA) is a developer community engaged in mobile software development and has 6.8 million members. According to XDA, the innovation could come with one of the next updates or in years – but maybe never.
In the beta version of WhatsApp, new functions are constantly being introduced, tested and optimized – most recently WhatsApp has been migrating due to data protection concerns, which Meta may be trying to counteract with new functions. In addition to the changes mentioned, the footer, as well as the generally available version, says “from Meta” – as a result of the renaming of the Facebook group.
Notes from beta testers
The messenger service also uses the help of its beta testers to test the new functions. Anyone who has difficulties with the current beta version can contact WABetaInfo.
After today’s update to version 2.21.23.10, some people have had problems using WhatsApp on multiple devices. For example, users could only briefly connect to WhatsApp web on multiple devices and were immediately logged out again. Also, some users complained about the Chats load time in the beta desktop and web version for iOS and Android:
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