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Almost-unknown WhatsApp feature that will save millions of awkward conversations

There's nothing worse than being stuck in a group you don't want to be in - but thanks to WhatsApp's update, that can be avoided

Read MoreRelated Articles I’m A Celeb star breaks silence on show stint - as ITV are in ‘crisis talks’ after backlash WhatsApp has a mute feature that lets users select any chat (both individual and group) and silence any notifications. Before you walk away from a WhatsApp group, you'll be given this prompt (Image: Andrew Nuttall)You can choose to silence them temporarily for 8 hours a week or, using the 'always' option, permanently.

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