The popular messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a big update to its event planning tools just in time for holiday parties. The company is adding a special space to manage get-togethers and making it much easier to share plans with friends and family. This fresh update lets organizers reach people who do not even have the messaging app installed on their personal mobile phones.
Guests can respond to shared links without making an account
When you make an event, you can now add a custom cover photo to give it some style and share the invite link through normal text messages or emails. The best part is that guests who get this link can open it on the web, see all the event details, and say if they are coming without having to download the app or make an account. This is a smart move that saves hosts from having to track responses across many different apps and text groups.
The host can also set up custom reminders to ping everyone before the party starts. If you are throwing a bigger bash, you can give your guests the option to bring a plus-one. The new events tools will slowly show up for everyone over the next few weeks.
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This update turns the platform into a much better tool for planning dinners and meetups. It builds on other recent chat upgrades, similar to how the app is testing delayed text sending for beta users. By removing the wall that forces everyone to use the same app, the service becomes a much handier tool for daily life and social plans.
You no longer need to check if a friend uses the service before adding them to your weekend guest list. Sending a simple web link saves everyone a lot of time and effort.
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