Wednesday, December 13, 2023

WhatsApp now allows users to pin messages in both individual and group conversations


WhatsApp is introducing the capability to pin chats in both one-on-one and group conversations. Users can now pin various types of conversations, encompassing text, polls, images, and emojis. However, the feature allows the pinning of only one chat at a time. According to the Meta-owned chat app, users can pin a chat by long-pressing on a conversation and selecting "Pin" from the menu. Duration options for pinning include 24 hours, 7 days (the default option), and 30 days. This feature proves particularly handy for scenarios such as sharing addresses for a first-time visit to a friend's place, ensuring easy access. In group chats, it facilitates highlighting essential information about an event or a place, such as rules or critical details. The company notes that in groups, administrators can decide whether only admins or any member can pin a message. Notably, WhatsApp's rivals Telegram and iMessage already provide a pin message option for users in both individual and group chats. It remains unclear if WhatsApp intends to extend the pinned messages feature to Channels. In a recent update, WhatsApp also introduced the ability to send disappearing voice messages that can only be viewed once by the recipient.

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