WhatsApp has introduced a brand new feature that makes it easier to ignore your friends

Because that's what group cats are for, right?

WhatsApp group chats with your mates are great craic.

We'd guess you're probably in a few of them. Maybe one with your work colleagues too. And probably your football team. And your family. And one for your school that you know will never happen, and only three people ever speak in.

And sometimes all of the notifications can get a bit much …

Which is why the "mute" feature is really handy.

But still, you still see the cats popping up when you're actually in the app, and it can get a little bit frustrating.

Well that's all about change.

According to the tech website mybroadband, WhatsApp's new "silent mode" will mean that you will not even see the cats that you have muted.

So if you're on holiday, do not worry, and enjoy your freedom.

The new feature is currently being tested on Android phones, but we're expecting to see it soon.

And we can not wait …