WhatsApp has now begun the rollout of the Message Reminders feature to a few beta users on Android as well. Its recent seeks to increase efficiency by enabling users to schedule reminders within the conversation channels. Read on if you want to know everything about this great news.
What Are Message Reminders?
Message Reminders allows users to set up alerts on specific messages. For instance, if a message contains a task or an event, students can create a reminder for it. Thus, it becomes a part of the application interface and efficiently transforms messages into tasks.
This addition is particularly useful for tracking personal activities or working deadlines without the need for outside applications.
How Does It Work?
- Select the Message
Press and maintain the message that you want to transform into a reminder.
- Access the Reminder Option
The next option to click on will be the one that has ‘set reminder’ written on it.
- Choose a Time and Date
Set the time & frequency at which you would like to be reminded.
Receive the Notification
At the due time, WhatsApp produces a notification with the content of the original message.
This feature is now available for beta users on Android smartphones with Android 2.23.24.18 or above. If successful, though, it will be rolled out internationally in future versions.
Why It’s a Game-Changer
As millions of users rely on it to communicate at work and with friends, Message Reminders is a move towards making an app more multipurpose. People get to save time and do not need to switch between different apps to track their deadlines.
At the time of writing this text, this feature is unavailable for regular users, but if you participate in the beta testing, update your app to look for the presence of this feature. That’s why WhatsApp maintains its status not only as a messenger but as a platform that is becoming an inalienable part of the lives of millions of people.
