WhatsApp’s New ‘Remind Me’ Feature Helps You Reply On Time
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In a world where group chats and busy conversations can flood your phone, WhatsApp is now testing a new feature designed to help you remember to reply: “Remind Me.” Currently rolling out to beta users on Android, this tool promises to make it easier to stay on top of important messages by letting you set custom reminders for individual texts, photos, videos, or GIFs.
How the ‘Remind Me’ Feature Works
The process is simple. If you receive a message you know you can’t reply to immediately, you can long-press on it and tap the three-dot menu. From there, choose from preset reminder times – two hours, eight hours or 24 hours – or set a custom time that suits you best. Once set, a small bell icon will appear beside the chosen message in the chat, serving as a quick visual cue.
Smart Notifications to Help You Stay Organised
When the reminder time arrives, WhatsApp will send you a notification with a “Reminder” tag. This alert includes the original message, the sender’s name or group name, and even a preview of any attached media. It functions just like other WhatsApp notifications, drawing your attention back to that particular message so you can respond at the right moment.
More Than Just Manual Reminders
WhatsApp is also exploring automatic tools to complement this feature. In the future, the app could automatically remind users about unread messages from their most frequent contacts. This would be especially useful for those who manage several chats, ensuring that key conversations don’t slip through the cracks while scrolling through busy threads.
Who Can Try It Now?
At the moment, the “Remind Me” feature is only available to select Android beta testers. There’s no official release date yet for iOS or for wider rollout, but as testing continues, it’s likely to become part of the main WhatsApp experience soon.
A Small Change, A Big Difference
While it may seem like a small addition, “Remind Me” has the potential to change how we manage our digital conversations. With so many daily distractions, a gentle nudge to respond could be exactly what users need to stay connected without feeling overwhelmed.
How the ‘Remind Me’ Feature Works
The process is simple. If you receive a message you know you can’t reply to immediately, you can long-press on it and tap the three-dot menu. From there, choose from preset reminder times – two hours, eight hours or 24 hours – or set a custom time that suits you best. Once set, a small bell icon will appear beside the chosen message in the chat, serving as a quick visual cue.
Smart Notifications to Help You Stay Organised
When the reminder time arrives, WhatsApp will send you a notification with a “Reminder” tag. This alert includes the original message, the sender’s name or group name, and even a preview of any attached media. It functions just like other WhatsApp notifications, drawing your attention back to that particular message so you can respond at the right moment.
More Than Just Manual Reminders
WhatsApp is also exploring automatic tools to complement this feature. In the future, the app could automatically remind users about unread messages from their most frequent contacts. This would be especially useful for those who manage several chats, ensuring that key conversations don’t slip through the cracks while scrolling through busy threads.
Who Can Try It Now?
At the moment, the “Remind Me” feature is only available to select Android beta testers. There’s no official release date yet for iOS or for wider rollout, but as testing continues, it’s likely to become part of the main WhatsApp experience soon.
A Small Change, A Big Difference
While it may seem like a small addition, “Remind Me” has the potential to change how we manage our digital conversations. With so many daily distractions, a gentle nudge to respond could be exactly what users need to stay connected without feeling overwhelmed.
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