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chat
Technology Software #whatsapp#group chat
WhatsApp @all Feature Rolls Out With Admin Controls, Poll Time Limits and Usernames
WhatsApp is rolling out an @all command that notifies every group member, with admin-only rules in groups over 32 people. The update adds poll time limits, anonymous voting, one-tap group creation from existing chats, and usernames that replace phone-number sharing, according to WIRED.
Aug 8, 2026 1 source
Technology Software #whatsapp#meta
WhatsApp tests 'Offers & Updates' folder to declutter business chats
WhatsApp is testing a new 'Offers & Updates' folder that automatically moves messages from large businesses such as banks and airlines into a separate chat folder after a predefined period of up to 24 hours, according to a GSM Arena report carried by ANI. Users can disable the feature but cannot set custom timing. The feature currently applies only to large businesses, with an extension to small businesses under exploration.
Aug 1, 2026 1 source