The 'Expiring Groups' Feature, which will Allow Users to More Easily Leave Redundant Chats, is Now Being Tested by WhatsApp

[{"selector":"#anim-9370c00a-58d4-4644-b321-ab2d692c5b93 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.59569582476593%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] BY JAMES SCOTT/ March 9, 2023 Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-7f623ff2-08ae-412c-b0be-36ab22e481b9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] A new function that will let group chat subscriptions on the secure platform expire after a certain time is being tested by WhatsApp. WhatsApp

[{"selector":"#anim-e8536f89-a72f-4101-9740-1f3d95559ac2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Meta's messaging platform receives much of its popularity from its ongoing development of new group chat capabilities. The most recent one addresses the widespread issue of alleged "zombie groups." WhatsApp

[{"selector":"#anim-ef759c39-13ce-4c2e-bf61-e9020fa82815 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The phrase describes temporary organizations formed to manage a special occasion, such as a birthday, but remain active long after the occasion. WhatsApp

[{"selector":"#anim-d87dc82a-5a6b-437b-b967-96f088513bd3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Such groups might clog the app with unnecessary clutter and divert users if other group members are still talking. WhatsApp

[{"selector":"#anim-d031d652-5259-4475-af91-dbc706d4a4a7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Another beta find made by WABetaInfo suggests WhatsApp is aware of the issue. Users can give their WhatsApp groups a preset expiration date using a new "Expiring Groups" setting. WhatsApp

[{"selector":"#anim-569fd196-d6f9-4188-aa45-56669e058845 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Another beta find made by WABetaInfo suggests WhatsApp is aware of the issue. Users can give their WhatsApp groups a preset expiration date using a new "Expiring Groups" setting. WhatsApp

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