WhatsApp, one of the most used instant messaging apps worldwide offers a wide range of features that enable people around the world to connect with their loved ones, help stay in touch and do various tasks.
From coordinating family events to handling all your shopping needs, here are some WhatsApp features that make planning easier this festive season.
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Meta AI as a festive assistant
With Meta AI now available within WhatsApp, festive planning is now a whole lot easier. Not only can the AI-powered chatbot help you look up gift ideas, but also helps you generate unique Diwali greetings. Users can also try Meta AI’s image generation features to send festive greetings.
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Use GIPHY to share stickers
If you are tired of sending festive greetings that contain images or text, WhatsApp’s built-in GIPHY integration can come in handy. To find it, simply tap on the sticker button that appears to the left side of the text box in a conversation and head over to the “GIF” section.
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Follow channels to find festive trends
To keep yourself updated with the latest festive trends and deals, you can find and join a WhatsApp channel. In the coming days, many brands, content creators and influencers are expected to share new ideas and deals for Diwali, making channels one of the best ways to keep an eye on the latest trends.
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Make video calls to your friends and family
While voice calls are great for staying in each with others, video calls are even better. With the platform allowing up to 32 participants in a group video call, WhatsApp video calls can be a great way to organise parties, meet ups and share festive ideas.
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Use Communities to stay organised
If are organising an event in your neighbourhood or looking forward to a family reunion, WhatsApp Communities can be really useful. From choosing the venue for your Diwali celebrations to asking everyone’s input using Polls, organising and coordinating with several people cannot be easier.
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Use Broadcast lists to send festive wishes
Want to send festive wishes to everyone without creating a different group? Use the built-in broadcast lists feature to send greetings to everyone. These messages can be further personalised by adding a quick photo or inserting a GIF.
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Star messages so you don’t miss them
Since festive events require meticulous planning, one may easily forget important things. However, you can always use WhatsApp’s starred messages feature to quickly find things like addresses, recipes or shopping lists.