WhatsApp is always introducing new features to enhance its platform, and the latest update, WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.20.34, brings an exciting tool for community admins—the ability to create and manage events within community announcement groups. This feature is gradually rolling out to beta testers and is set to make organizing group events smoother and more efficient.
What’s New in WhatsApp Beta 2.24.20.34?
With the release of the WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.20.34, users can now explore a community announcement group events feature. This tool allows community admins to easily create events, specify dates and times, and provide descriptions that will be shared directly in the announcement group. If you’re a community admin or manage a large group, this feature can transform how you organize events and communicate important updates.
While not everyone has access to this new feature right away, it’s slowly being rolled out to more beta testers in the coming weeks. If you’ve updated your app but don’t see the option yet, don’t worry—it’ll likely become available soon.
Why This Feature is a Game Changer
Community announcement groups have always been the go-to tool for large WhatsApp communities, but managing events through them just became easier. Here’s how this new feature benefits community admins and members alike:
- Centralized Event Management: Community admins can now create and manage events directly in the announcement group, ensuring all members stay informed without having to sift through messages in multiple group chats. This is particularly helpful because every new community member is automatically added to the announcement group, ensuring they receive event information right away.
- Clear and Focused Communication: In regular WhatsApp group chats, important messages can easily get lost amid daily conversations. Announcement groups are unique because only admins can post, ensuring that event details stay visible and don’t get buried under casual chat. This means that event notifications are always easy to find, which is especially valuable for larger communities where the conversation volume can be overwhelming.
- Time-Saving for Admins: Prior to this update, admins often had to post the same event across multiple group chats to reach everyone. This new feature allows them to streamline the process by sharing event details in a single, centralized group. Not only does this save time, but it also reduces the likelihood of miscommunication or inconsistencies between different chats.
How to Use the New Event Feature
If you’re one of the lucky beta testers who already has access to this new tool, using it is simple. Here’s how it works:
- Create an Event: In the community announcement group, admins will now see the option to create an event. You’ll be prompted to add the event’s title, date, time, and a description with any relevant details.
- Post the Event: Once everything is set up, posting the event will make it immediately visible to all members of the announcement group. Because only admins can post in these groups, you don’t need to worry about event details getting lost among other messages.
- Automatic Notifications: When a new member joins the community, they are automatically added to the announcement group, ensuring they receive all event notifications as well.
Availability and Rollout
As of now, the community announcement group event feature is only available to some beta testers using the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.20.34 update, which can be downloaded through the Google Play Beta Program. If you haven’t received it yet, don’t worry—WhatsApp is gradually expanding the rollout over the coming weeks, so more users will be able to access it soon.
Agnes is a technical writer, being in touch with reports to come up with the latest tech leaks.
