WhatsApp Working for Group Chat Muting to Reduce Notification Overload - Currently at Beta Phase
WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, is testing a new way to reduce notification overload in groups. This new feature automatically mutes notifications for groups that have more than 256 members. This change could be very helpful to people who are experiencing notifications overload. It might also be a good idea to have fewer large groups than a lot of small ones, which could lead to fewer notifications overall.
Some users feel obliged to explain why they want to leave a group text conversation, but many text etiquette experts say this is not necessary. A simple explanation about your busy schedule or the worry about filling your storage will suffice.
WhatsApp also has an option for you to turn off notifications for group chats. This feature is available on both Android and iPhone. On Android, you can do it by selecting 'Group Details' and then toggling off notifications. You can also opt to unmute a group conversation by selecting it on the group tab.
While WhatsApp is currently testing this feature, it is not yet available to all users. While it may be too early to judge the impact on users, this update is good news for users who are experiencing notification overload. While users will still be able to receive messages in the group chats, they will not get the vibrations or other annoying sounds. In addition to muting notifications, WhatsApp has also introduced Communities that consolidate groups related to the same topic. This will help users focus on a particular topic, instead of sifting through notifications.
A further improvement to WhatsApp's groups feature will allow admins to send announcement messages to all or select groups. With this, users will be able to manage hundreds of messages in a group without having to manually scroll through them one by one. The improvements should make group chats a better experience and help you get through the hundreds of messages.
The References discuss how this feature should work. For instance, it should be able to determine the timeframe of delivery. It should also use location information. This way, the manager can predict when a delivery will be completed. It should also include a method for evaluating user interruption.