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WhatsApp introduces new group chat features
The new update provided the users with more information while searching the contacts in search bar.


California: Meta-owned WhatsApp introduced new update for group conversations by giving more control to group admins.
Turning to Twitter, Meta-owned WhatsApp wrote, "More is more. Knowing what makes groups thrive, we’ve added new features to your group chats with more people and more control, your group connections can continue to grow."
More is more ? Knowing what makes groups thrive, we’ve added new features to your group chats:
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) March 21, 2023
? Doubled group size to 1,024
? Admins control who can join groups
? Search and see shared groups
With more people and more control, your group connections can continue to grow. pic.twitter.com/nBTt7N95q9
New updates
The instant messaging app increased number of participants from 512 to 1,024 who can be added to a single group without storage problems.
WhatsApp allowed more control to the admins to approve the requests of new members, who can join the group.
The group admins can review the new members, who want to join the group, by opening the ‘pending participants’ within the ‘group info’ screen.
With the advent of new features, WhatsApp permitted users through which they would be able to see groups they have common with their contacts.
The new update provided the users with more information while searching the contacts in search bar.

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