2016-09-22:WhatsApp is now letting people '@' you in a group chat even when you've muted them - entertainment.ie

WhatsApp is now letting people '@' you in a group chat even when you've muted them - entertainment.ie

Just when you thought you had the nightmare that is WhatsApp group chats under control...For many, WhatsApp and its group chat capabilities are a dream, but we all have at least one group that is non-stop inane chat that only bears relevance to you about 1/10th of the time, which is why the 'Mute' function exists.But now it seems that the messaging app doesn't give a rats about you maintaining your sanity and is letting people in group chats '@' you to get your attention, regardless of whether or not the conversation is muted.In a move familiar to any Facebook users, all you need to do in a group to notify someone that their presence/attention is required is to drop an @ into message and a list of the chat's members will pop up for you to annoy at will.

WhatsApp group chat update

UPDATE: WhatsApp has quietly added a new feature to its hugely-popular messengerIt's all change again at WhatsApp.Just weeks after the messaging firm upset its users by sharing their details with Facebook it's now added another annoying feature.WhatsApp quietly rolled-out an update which now lets users tag individual friends in group chats.

Wow! WhatsApp has a new feature; now tag your friends in group chat

Zee Media BureauNew Delhi: Instant messaging app WhatsApp is adding features after features on its chatting services.These new features are an instant hit among users because of the convenience they bring along.Newest in the feature is the tagging option in the group chat.