WhatsApp Chats Can Now Be Pinned

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

WhatsApp is bringing a new feature for chats and group chats.

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The messaging app now lets you pin chats that are one-on-one or in group.

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The option to pin contacts has been available to WhatsApp users for many years.

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Now they can use the pin feature for select chats as well.

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WhatsApp says people can pin the chats on Android, iOS, web and the desktop app.

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The feature is available with a long-press on any chat and you can pin it for 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days.

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For WhatsApp group chats, admin has the option to limit the pinning feature to select members or just themselves.

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Pinning chats was recently seen in the beta version and now it is rolling out for everyone.

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The update is releasing gradually so you might not get it right away.

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