WhatsApp Polls, the latest feature by the Meta-owned company for group chats, is rolling out to users on both Android and iOS users. The messaging app recently implemented Polls along with ‘Communities’, a feature that allows users to have separate groups under one umbrella to organize group chats. Additionally, WhatsApp has also rolled out one-touch video calling for up to 32 people and doubled the participant limit for groups. Like other features on the app, WhatsApp Polls will also be protected with end-to-end encryption, which means the company cannot view the contents of the polls. share in groups.
The new polling feature is now live for users on both Android and iOS. Gadgets 360 was able to confirm that the feature is accessible on Android and iOS. This feature allows users to create polls in groups with the ability to vote. Facebook messages and telegram now allows users to add group polls. WhatsApp polls will be protected with end-to-end encryption.
Users on the latest version of WhatsApp can access Polls by opening any chat. If you are using iOS, you can press the . button + Sign in next to the chat box and tap poll. Meanwhile, Android users should tap the paperclip icon near the chat box, then tap poll. These polls can be added to individual chats and group chats. You can then enter a question or topic and provide options for others to vote on.
Once you’ve selected an option, you can deselect it and choose another option. Users can also select multiple options to vote in a poll, to indicate more than one option.
Meanwhile, a series of updates and new features have been introduced for meta– own instant messaging service. As mentioned earlier, the Community feature allow users to have separate groups under a “Community” to hold group chats. The Community update will include new tools for admins, including push notifications sent to everyone and controls over which groups can be included.
The messaging platform has also increased support for group video calls of up to 32 participants.
Meta is currently witnessing series of resignations with WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Meta India public policy director Rajiv Aggarwal stepping down earlier this week. The resignation follows the departure of the head of Meta’s India, Ajit Mohan, who quit this month after four years to join rival Snap.
The US tech giant is also in the midst of mass layoffs announced last week, cutting more than 11,000 jobs or 13% of its workforce, as parent company Facebook doubles its metaverse bet. against the backdrop of a collapsing advertising market and decades-high inflation.
