A new feature has been added to it whatsapp beta version and is added to the list of changes that the application checks for in the dynamics of group chats. The update will allow group administrators to manually moderate and approve new members.

Ability to add new members whatsapp groups This is an existing feature in the final version of the messaging app. Administrators can perform this action via a link or directly from the WhatsApp application on smartphones or on the web.

A moderation tool

The moderation tool, which is currently in beta, is called Testing “Approving new participants”As reported by the specialized website WABetaInfo, in version 2.22.18.9 only for devices Android.

According to the website, this feature may be accompanied by an access requests section where new users can ask administrators to permission to join for group chats.

This new “waiting room” will be under the authority of group administrators, who will decide whether to approve or deny users who request access. However, this new feature will not prevent other participants from adding members.

In addition to the moderation feature, WhatsApp is also working on another feature where group moderators will be able to Activating permission so that group chat members can add new members.

This function is found Beta version 2.22.14.6 for WhatsApp Android devices and also includes a notification for all participants when an administrator or administrators have enabled this option for them.

This will be displayed within the group chat conversation so that group members are aware of this possibility.

Both the above mentioned features are still in the development phase, so you may experience changes on your systems in the final version of WhatsApp update. It is not known at this time when it will be enabled for global users.

More updates for group chats

This is a new beta update WhatsApp Added to others that have the ability to change the dynamics of groups within the app. It is currently known to test other features, such as the ability for administrators to delete messages sent by other users.

Another new feature in the app will be the ability to Hide phone number in group chats.

There are other features and functionality that are still in the testing phase, such as the ability to view group chat members. History of former participants Thanks to the chat, WhatsApp beta version 2.22.17.21 is available for Android devices and some iOS users.

This entry is not historical, but covers the period 60 days in which the names of people who have left the chat or been removed from the chat will be visible to both admins and members.

Protection of privacy

Among the latest updates to the WhatsApp beta program, one is related to the security of user accounts. Version 2.22.17.22 features the addition of a new feature, still under development, called “Login approval” which will allow in-app notifications in case another person tries to access the account.

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