WhatsApp iOS Update: Introducing Group Chat Event Creation and Enhanced AI Features

WhatsApp for iOS is introducing a new feature that allows users to create events in group chats. Initially noticed in a beta version of the Android app by a feature tracker, this capability is now available in the stable version for iPhone users. This update builds on previously reported features in development, such as a shortcut for quick replies to video notes and an in-app dialer for the Calls tab.

The Event option in group chats was identified in version 24.13.72 of the WhatsApp for iOS app by WABetaInfo. Before this update, users could create events in WhatsApp only within Communities, facilitating activities like online meetings.

Now, similar functionality is being extended to group chats as well. By tapping the “+” icon, users can access the activity menu where Event is now listed. Users can then name the event, add a description, set the start time, and specify the location if needed. Additionally, they can activate the WhatsApp call link option to initiate a WhatsApp call when the event begins.

This feature is available to iOS users of all WhatsApp. Some staff members from Gadgets 360 were able to use it after updating to the latest version of the app. Typically, new features are rolled out gradually, so it might take a few days for them to be available on all devices.

WhatsApp has also recently introduced Meta AI—the artificial intelligence chatbot—to more regions, including India. It is reported that the platform might allow users to choose between two AI models: Llama 3-70B and Llama 3-405B. The former is a smaller model designed for quick responses, while the latter is Meta's most extensive model with 400 billion parameters.

However, the Llama 3-405B AI model has not yet been made publicly available. This feature was found in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.14.7 through a new Meta Llama model menu in the app's settings.