WhatsApp Beta Introduces ‘Remind Me’ Feature With Support for Custom Message Reminders

WhatsApp has begun testing a function 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 reply to unread messages on iOS and Android. Chat platforms like Slack already provide an analogous service, together with the power to schedule messages.

How WhatsApp’s New ‘Remind Me’ Feature Works

After updating to WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14, customers will get entry to the brand new message reminders function 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, and choose Remind me, to be able to check out the brand new function.

The new Remind me function on WhatsApp (Tap to develop)

When customers faucet the brand new Remind me choice, WhatsApp will show a brand new pop-up card that asks them to pick out from 4 choices: In 2 hours, In 8 hours, In 24 hours, or Custom. The first three are presets, whereas the customized choice permits customers to pick out the date and time for their message reminder.

Gadgets 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 noticed by function 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.

Once a consumer units a reminder for a selected message, WhatsApp signifies {that a} reminder is pending by way of a small bell icon. Users will even get a separate notification from WhatsApp when the reminder is due, and it consists of the contents of the unique message, for quick access.

It’s value 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 function may positively turn out to be useful for chats which have already been learn. It is anticipated to roll out to customers on the secure replace channel, after public beta testing.