Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to organise events within group chats, according to the release notes for the latest update.
The new feature will allow users to organise events, meetings, and social gatherings directly within a group chat. This feature was previously available only to Communities group chats, but now it is available to all groups on Meta’s messaging platform.
“With events it’s now easier for people to plan their get togethers directly in WhatsApp, whether it’s setting up a virtual meeting or birthday dinner. Anyone can create an event and others can respond so the whole group knows who is coming,” the company had said in a blogpost.
“Guests can also find the event in the group’s information page, and those going will get an automatic notification when it’s getting close,” it added.
To set up an event, users will need to tap the + button in the group and select Event. They can choose an event name, an optional description, a start date, location, and a WhatsApp call link. To set up an event, tap the + button in the group and select Event. Users can choose an event name, optional description, a start date, location, and a WhatsApp call link (for either voice or video calls).
The option will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks, WhatsApp said.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp reached a significant milestone of 100 million monthly active users in the US last month.