Summary:
- WhatsApp introduces a feature allowing Community group chats to create events with set start and end times.
- Users can also add locations and WhatsApp call links to events.
- The feature is currently in beta testing for Android users and is not yet available to all.
WhatsApp is enhancing its Communities feature by testing an event duration option for group chats. According to WABetaInfo, this new feature allows users to set specific start and end times for events, along with adding a location and WhatsApp call link.
This update, currently available on the beta version 2.24.17.11 for Android, aims to streamline event scheduling within Communities where multiple events are often planned. While the exact release date for all users is unknown, Android users can join the beta program to access the feature early.