WhatsApp Private Chat Events & Photo Polls: How to Use Them
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As a measure to make the messaging application more interactive and secure, WhatsApp has been launching several new features aimed at making the application more engaging and private for users. Some of the new features launched include private chat events and photo polls. Here’s the inside scoop on these new features, how they work, and what they mean for users in this blog.
Private Chat Events
What Are Private Chat Events?
Private chat events are a new way for users to organize and invite others to specific discussions or activities within this App. This feature is particularly useful for groups where members need to discuss sensitive or private topics without exposing them to the entire group.
How Do Private Chat Events Work?
To create a private chat event, you can follow these steps:
- Open the group chat where you want to create the event.
- Tap on the group name at the top of the screen.
- Choose “Create Event” from the menu
- Choose who to invite (users or subgroups of your parent group)
- Assign a title and description to the event
- Add an optional start time and length
- Once the event is created, only members that have been invited will see the private chat event and participate
Photo Polls
What are Photo Polls?
Another innovative feature is the photo polls. This allows users to gather opinions from their contacts through visual means. Instead of the traditional text-based polls, users can now share images and ask others to vote on them.
How Do Photo Polls Work?
To create a photo poll, you can do this in a straightforward manner:
- Open your chat or group where you want to create a poll.
- Tap on the paperclip icon (attachment) and select “Poll”.
- Choose “Photo” as your poll type.
- Upload or take images that you want included in your poll.
- Add captions or descriptions if required.
- Share your poll.
- The recipients shall vote by choosing their favorite image from among those you provided in the poll.
Advantages of Such functionalities
More Privacy
Private events in group chat provide the user with another sense of privacy in groups. This is especially useful for sensitive topics where confidentiality will be needed or when sharing sensitive details.
Increased Interaction
Photo polls offer a more interactive way of soliciting opinions than text-based polls. Visual content is more likely to attract attention, thus making it easier for users to participate and express their preferences.
User-Friendly Interface
Both features are user-friendly. The intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone familiar with WhatsApp’s existing functionalities to start using these new tools right away.
Conclusion
The introduction of private chat events and photo polls by WhatsApp is another step forward in enhancing user experience and privacy on the platform. These features provide more ways for users to interact and ensure that sensitive information remains protected.
As always, users should keep themselves updated with the latest updates from WhatsApp as they continue rolling out new functionalities aimed at improving communication and interaction within their ecosystem.
As a measure to make the messaging application more interactive and secure, WhatsApp has been launching several new features aimed at making the application more engaging and private for users. Some of the new features launched include private chat events and photo polls. Here’s the inside scoop on these new features, how they work, and…
As a measure to make the messaging application more interactive and secure, WhatsApp has been launching several new features aimed at making the application more engaging and private for users. Some of the new features launched include private chat events and photo polls. Here’s the inside scoop on these new features, how they work, and…