telegraph :WhatsApp update means you can't completely mute annoying group chats

WhatsApp update means you can't completely mute annoying group chats

WhatsApp has a new update which could annoy users who prefer not to get constant notifications from group chats.The app will now let users in the same group chat 'tag' each other, and the person tagged will now get a notification even if they have muted the conversation.It has also expanded the maximum amount of people in a group chat from 100 to 256.

WhatsApp is testing a new group chat invite feature that uses shareable links

WhatsApp has just started rolling out an update for its beta application for Android.The upgrade — Version 2.16.281 — transports compatibility for public groups, in addition to a plethora of bug fixes.Once they've installed the update, administrators will have the facility to add users to their WhatsApp group by taking advantage of the new 'Invite to group via link' button that resides at the top of their contacts list.

WhatsApp public group links appear in the beta branch

WhatsApp group chats look set to receive a much sought after feature in the near future.The ability to share link invitations to public groups has just been updated in the beta branch and should be heading to the main app in the near future.The update also throws in a quick button for forwarding media to other contacts as well.