Meta has announced new WhatsApp features that allow users to create, organise and track events without relying on group chats, introducing a dedicated area for managing invitations and RSVPs that also enables non-WhatsApp users to participate.
Through the new functionality, users can create events, add a cover image and share an invitation link. Recipients — even those who do not use WhatsApp — can view event details and confirm their attendance without needing to install the application.
According to Meta, the objective is to centralise the organisation of gatherings such as birthdays and social meetups, simplifying invitation management and eliminating the need to create group chats solely for that purpose.
The update includes a section called “Events”, accessible through WhatsApp settings, where users can view both past and upcoming events — whether they organised them or received an invitation.
Organisers will also be able to track RSVPs, send personalised reminders and allow guests to bring a plus-one.
On privacy, Meta says the organiser’s phone number will not be displayed to guests they do not know. In addition, recipients without a WhatsApp account will only be able to view the event address after responding to the invitation.
The company states that personal messages and calls remain protected by end-to-end encryption.
The new features are being rolled out gradually and are expected to reach all users in the coming weeks, although Meta has not announced a specific completion date for the rollout.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/?p=559215
