WhatsApp may soon let users set expiration date for groups on iOS beta

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: March 8, 2023 04:46 PM2023-03-08T16:46:31+5:302023-03-08T16:46:31+5:30

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Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for iOS beta which will allow users to set an expiration date for groups.

The new option will be available within group info, reports WABetaInfo.

When this feature will be released, users will be able to choose from various expiration options such as one day, one week or a custom date. Moreover, users will also likely be able to change or remove an expiration date which was set before if they change their mind.

This feature will work as a good storage tool to save space by helping users to manage groups over time.

The ability to choose an expiration date for the groups is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application, the report said.

Meanwhile, last week, it was reported that the messaging platform was rolling out a sticker maker tool on iOS, which will allow users to convert images into stickers, eliminating the need for third-party applications to create stickers.

At present, the number of frauds through WhatsApp has increased a lot. Online spammers are now deceiving users by sending voice calls, video calls or messages on WhatsApp. WhatsApp is going to introduce Silence Unknown Callers feature to block such fake calls.

In which users can mute calls from unknown numbers. Recently this feature appeared in the Android beta version of WhatsApp. According to a report by WABetaInfo, this feature can protect users from calls from unknown numbers. This feature will come from an unknown number.

You will be able to see these muted calls in the notification center and calls tab. With the help of this one will be able to know who called. With the help of this feature, fraud calls and online fraudsters will also be saved.

According to the report, the 'Silence Unknown Callers' option will be available in WhatsApp's settings. Users can get rid of fraud calls by enabling it. This feature is likely to stop pranks, spam and nuisance calls. In such cases, with the help of this new feature.