WhatsApp, now owned by Meta, is constantly adding new features to meet the demands of users. Recently, the app underwent a change to align with Google’s material guidelines.
Earlier, WhatsApp had different designs on iOS and Android, but now it aims to provide a consistent and unified app experience on both platforms.
One of the latest improvements to the messaging app is the introduction of Material Design 3 and a new layout for the security notification screen, as reported by WABetaInfo.
However, the most notable addition is the time-saving feature that allows users to create a new group while forwarding messages.
The process is straightforward. When you forward a message, you’ll now see a new “Create Group” icon on the forwarding screen.
By tapping on this icon, you can instantly create a new group and select the participants you want to add to it.
Once a group is created, the forwarded message will automatically be shared with all its members.
This new “Forward to New Group” option not only saves time, but also offers a great opportunity to create groups for specific occasions or common interests.
It makes it easy to connect with your contacts and share messages that inspire the formation of a new group around a particular theme.
Currently, the feature is being gradually rolled out to a select group of beta testers who have updated to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store.
However, the company plans to expand its availability to more users in the coming days.
Apart from this, WhatsApp has also introduced other improvements. For example, they recently launched WhatsApp for Wear OS smartwatches, allowing users to easily access their messages from their wrist.
Additionally, they have made it possible to message unknown contacts without the need to save their numbers, further streamlining the communication process.
