WhatsApp has begun testing a characteristic that can assist customers set message reminders for chats which have already been learn. On the most recent model of WhatsApp for Android, customers can select from a listing of presets, or specify precisely when WhatsApp ought to remind them about particular person messages. The Meta-owned chat platform already shows reminders to answer unread messages on iOS and Android. Chat platforms like Slack already provide the same service, together with the flexibility to schedule messages.
How WhatsApp’s New ‘Remind Me’ Function Works
After updating to WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14, customers will get entry to the brand new message reminders characteristic on the messaging service. Beta testers should faucet and maintain a message till it’s highlighted, then faucet on the three-dot menu within the high proper nook of the display screen, and choose Remind me, with a view to check out the brand new characteristic.
The brand new Remind me characteristic on WhatsApp (Faucet to broaden)
When customers faucet the brand new Remind me choice, WhatsApp will show a brand new pop-up card that asks them to pick from 4 choices: In 2 hours, In 8 hours, In 24 hours, or Customized. The primary three are presets, whereas the customized choice permits customers to pick the date and time for his or her message reminder.
Devices 360 was in a position to verify the presence of the Remind me button on the most recent model of WhatsApp beta for Android, which was first spotted by characteristic tracker WABetaInfo. A message displayed whereas setting the reminder additionally informs customers that solely they are going to obtain a reminder, and never different members within the chat.
As soon as a consumer units a reminder for a selected message, WhatsApp signifies {that a} reminder is pending through a small bell icon. Customers may even get a separate notification from WhatsApp when the reminder is due, and it consists of the contents of the unique message, for straightforward entry.
It is price noting that WhatsApp already permits customers to obtain reminders for messages that they have not seen on iOS and Android, however this new Remind me characteristic might positively come in useful for chats which have already been learn. It’s anticipated to roll out to customers on the secure replace channel, after public beta testing.