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WhatsApp Unveils Event Planning Feature for Communities

POSTED ON May 2, 2024 •   Uncategorized      BY Samuel O . Adeniyi
WhatsApp and Event Calendar | Photo Credit: Digit

WhatsApp has announced a new feature aimed at simplifying event organization within its Communities platform, offering users a streamlined way to coordinate gatherings directly within the app. 

This feature, unveiled on Wednesday by WhatsApp, aims to facilitate the planning of various events, from PTA meetings to birthday dinners, all within the familiar WhatsApp interface.

The functionality allows any member of a Community group to create an event, enabling others to RSVP directly within the group chat. 

The event details are easily accessible from the group's information page, ensuring that all members are informed about the upcoming gathering. Additionally, attendees receive notifications as the event date approaches, ensuring timely reminders.

Initially, this feature will be available exclusively to groups affiliated with a Community, with a gradual rollout planned for all groups over the coming months.

In addition to event planning, WhatsApp is enhancing its Announcement Groups feature within Communities. 

Admins, who utilize Announcement Groups to disseminate updates to community members, can now enable replies to messages within these groups. 

Replies are neatly organized, allowing users to view responses without cluttering the group chat. Importantly, users will not receive notifications for these replies, preserving the streamlined nature of Announcement Groups.

The introduction of these features builds upon WhatsApp's launch of Communities in November 2022, offering a platform for neighborhoods, school associations, and hobbyist groups to stay connected. 

Communities enable admins to merge up to 50 groups, fostering stronger connections and facilitating communication within larger communities.

WhatsApp has affirmed its commitment to ongoing improvements, promising continued rollout of new features to enhance the functionality of Communities and group interactions in the coming months.

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