WhatsApp's latest feature makes it easier to message yourself
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that lets you send messages like reminders and shopping lists to each other, parent Meta confirmed with TechCrunch. Called "Message Yourself", the feature was first spotted by WaBetaInfo several weeks ago as part of a beta test, but is now rolling out globally to iOS and Android users in the coming weeks. come.
Once you receive the update, you will be able to see yourself at the top of the contact list when creating new messages. Once you click on it, you'll be able to send yourself notes, reminders, shopping lists, and anything else you might need to remember. The resulting notification, if enabled, could help ensure that your personal note is not ignored. Users can also pin their Message Yourself chats to the top of a conversation list for easier access.
Until now, you could only message each other by creating a group with only you as a member or by using the apps' "click to chat" feature, both inelegant solutions at best. Rival platform Signal already offers a feature called "Note to Self" which does much the same thing, albeit buried in your contact list rather than available at the top. As mentioned, you should see the feature within the next few weeks, whether on Android or iOS.
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WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that lets you send messages like reminders and shopping lists to each other, parent Meta confirmed with TechCrunch. Called "Message Yourself", the feature was first spotted by WaBetaInfo several weeks ago as part of a beta test, but is now rolling out globally to iOS and Android users in the coming weeks. come.
Once you receive the update, you will be able to see yourself at the top of the contact list when creating new messages. Once you click on it, you'll be able to send yourself notes, reminders, shopping lists, and anything else you might need to remember. The resulting notification, if enabled, could help ensure that your personal note is not ignored. Users can also pin their Message Yourself chats to the top of a conversation list for easier access.
Until now, you could only message each other by creating a group with only you as a member or by using the apps' "click to chat" feature, both inelegant solutions at best. Rival platform Signal already offers a feature called "Note to Self" which does much the same thing, albeit buried in your contact list rather than available at the top. As mentioned, you should see the feature within the next few weeks, whether on Android or iOS.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices correct at time of publication.
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