WhatsApp’s new feature: Decide the groups you want to join

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that allows users to decide who can add them to groups. You can then select one of three options: “Nobody,” “My Contacts,” or “Everyone.” “Nobody” means you'll have to approve joining every group to which you're invited, and “My Contacts” means only users you have in your address book can add you to groups In those cases, the person inviting you to a group will be prompted to send a private invite through an individual chat, giving you the choice of joining the group. WhatsApp believes that with these new features, users will have more control over the group messages they receive. The new privacy settings will begin rolling out to some users starting today and will be available worldwide in the coming weeks to those using the latest version of WhatsApp.