WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature called “Context Card” aimed at enhancing user safety in group chats
After WhatsApp introduced Meta AI to edit and reply to pictures, WhatsApp is back with a new feature named ‘Context Card’. Reportedly, WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature called “Context Card” aimed at enhancing user safety in group chats.
It looks like the new feature is expected to provide you with more information about groups they are added to, especially by unknown contacts.
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WhatsApp introduces ‘Context Card’
It often happens that when we get added to a group, we are unaware of the origins and the people included in those groups. And when users are added to a group by someone they don’t know, it feels quite awkward. In addition to this often users land up being targeted for different fraudulent activities.
According to sources, the Context Card builds on WhatsApp’s existing safety and privacy features. Users can already control who can add them to groups through privacy settings. Furthermore, the Context Card will display key details such as:
- Who added them to the group
- When the group was created
- Who created the group
- The group description
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How can you add the feature
Notably, the new update can make it convenient for you to get an idea of what a WhatsApp group is about. So how can you add the new updates? Given below steps on how you can:
- Go to WhatsApp Settings.
- Click Privacy > Groups.
- Select one of the following options:
- Everyone: Anyone can add you to groups without approval.
- My contacts: Only contacts in your address book can add you without approval.
- My contacts except: Only selected contacts can add you without approval.
Now, you are good to go and identify the details of a WhatsApp group. In addition to this in case a group contains problematic content, you can report the group. All you need to do is just click the group name, select Report group, and choose to exit and clear the chat.
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What’s the ‘Context’ about
Early reports suggest that WhatsApp has been struggling with the rising cases of online scams. It looks like there has been news of scams, where scammers target users through groups. For example, many users in India have lost lakhs and crores after getting added to financial WhatsApp group. People seem to have faced scams after following the lucrative offers circulated in these groups without verifying the authenticity of the groups.
The new WhatsApp feature aims to provide crucial information about unfamiliar group chats. This can eventually help you in making informed decisions and protecting yourselves from potential scams.
Furthermore, the Context Card feature has already started rolling out and is expected to be available to all users in the coming weeks.
