These are the new features that will come to WhatsApp groups

Little by little WhatsApp continues to evolve to improve things in the field of groups. And it is that there are many user communities created around it, despite the fact that the platform is not ideal. We are talking about heavy users who cannot be reported, or more efficient administrator management. Well, soon we will see new features to be able to control these chicken coops that are the current WhatsApp groups

New features for administrators

Once again, the rumors and clues come from WABetaInfo, the account in charge of gutting each new WhatsApp update. In this way, even before the functions arrive, we can know what is to come in the messaging application. Lines of code in the beta or test versions, functions hidden in the absence of WhatsApp activation, or development clues that are hidden, although not to the expert eye.

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.17.438: new Group settings section. pic.twitter.com/dePN9q8aK2

- WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) December 7, 2017

In this way we already know that, soon, the administrators of a WhatsApp group will have a new menu. A section where access and give permission to one or the other participants to send messages or to edit the description of the group.Elements that are still far from fostering a respectful and comfortable community in which to participate, but that serve to veto the heaviest users.

Restrictions when sending messages

When these functions arrive, maybe in 6 or 7 months according to WABetaInfo, administrators will be able to restrict the participation of fellow members. That is, limit the possibilities when sending messages within the chat. Something really practical.

As can be seen in the filtered images, you only have to access the information of the group by clicking on the name. Then, in the new Group Settings menu, access the Send messages section. Here it is possible to select that all participants have the power to send messages, or choose individually who can and who can participate

Group Information

Less surprising is the feature to limit who can edit group information That is, details such as a description, name, or photo of the same Management elements that allow a group to be maintained as it was created, so that no user can distort it. Of course, as long as its powers are limited.

Multiple administrators

All these features can be managed from the accounts of different administrators. And it is that the massive groups have several of them to maintain a much more efficient management. According to the leaked information, different administrators of the same group will have access to this new menu with the functions described above.

That is, elements that help any group to grow organically without ending up being a hodgepodge of messages and participants.Undoubtedly, a function that has great aspirations for the future. Especially if we think about WhatsApp Business or for companies. And it is that, with these characteristics, WhatsApp groups would practically become a forum where you can share doubts Or a community where you can report products, discounts, news and others many details if we think about the business aspect that will be given shortly. All this with veto tools so that everything stays in order.

Now, according to WABetaInfo still we will have to wait several months to enjoy these features A time-window that gives rise to WhatsApp Develop still other features to report users, temporarily ban or other features of the forums, for example. Issues that would greatly facilitate communication in these groups.