WhatsApp introduces a new function that allows groups to assign roles. What are we going to gain from it?
The most popular messaging app in the world right now, WhatsApp, is owned by Meta and is always coming up with new ideas to make its users' experience better. This time, it was discovered that a new feature created especially for group chats is being developed by the platform. This was discovered in the latest beta version of the WhatsApp application that is available today for those who are part of the beta testing program.
With the new feature I am referring to, users will be able to give each member of the group a unique role label. Once assigned, the role will remain in place until you choose to change it—even if you reset or reinstall WhatsApp.
Allowing group members to quickly identify one another based on their roles or functions within the group is the basic idea behind this feature. For example, WhatsApp suggests titles like “Mom/Dad,” “Coach,” “Boss,” etc. However, the only real limit is the user’s creativity, as there are no restrictions on it. So the goal of this feature is to provide a direct role for other group members, saving time.
This new capability for WhatsApp groups is important, as they have become an essential tool for communication in various fields (from family groups to work teams). With these new labels that can define roles in groups, the messaging application seeks to simplify this dynamic and make interactions more efficient.
As is often the case with features that appear in WhatsApp betas, there is no specific date yet for its official launch. It could take a few weeks or even months to reach all users. However, the fact that it is already being tested in the Android beta is a promising sign that its release is on the way.
Meanwhile, users who are part of the beta program can try out the feature and provide feedback so WhatsApp can fine-tune and improve the experience before its general release. This is something the platform has done in the past with other features, such as disappearing messages or emoji reactions, which have been improved thanks to feedback from beta users.
WhatsApp continues to prove why it is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. With this new role-setting feature in group chats, the platform not only improves the user experience but also adapts to the changing communication needs of an increasingly digital and connected world.