Now, send messages to multiple users on WhatsApp without creating a group: Here's how
Messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called ‘Broadcast Lists’ which will allow users to message several contacts at the same time without having to add them to any group. Users can send up messages to up to 256 people. However, make sure the contacts are saved in your phonebook.
Here’s how it works:
Android
1. Open the WhatsApp app on your device and click on Chats.
2. Tap on the three vertical dots placed on the upper-right corner of the screen.
3. Now click on ‘Choose New Broadcast’. Then, select all the names you want to send the message to.
4. Once done, click on the green tick placed on the lower-right hand corner. The list is ready.
iOS
1. Open the WhatsApp app on your device and click on Chats placed at the bottom on the screen.
2. Then, click on Broadcast Lists placed on the upper right-hand corner.
3. Click on the new list and mark the checkbox placed next to the contacts you want to send the message to.
4. Once done, the list is ready.
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