WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.29: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.25.29.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a reminder notification feature for chat messages, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.21 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a reminder notification feature for status updates. This feature offers users the convenience of staying informed about relevant status updates from their contacts without needing to constantly check the app. It enhances user engagement by ensuring important updates are highlighted, especially from frequently interacted or favorite contacts, even if users are not actively browsing statuses. It seems WhatsApp is exploring further enhancements to the reminder system, aiming to make it even more effective and useful. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.29 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a reminder notification feature for chat messages!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new notification feature to get reminders for unseen chat messages. Previously, reminders were limited to status updates from specific contacts chosen automatically by the application. However, thanks to the latest update, WhatsApp might send reminders for some unread messages from specific contacts as well, offering users a more comprehensive notification system. The selection of these contacts is determined by an internal algorithm that prioritizes contacts with whom users interacted most frequently. It's important to note that this algorithm only applies to the current instance of WhatsApp. If a user reinstalls the app, WhatsApp must recalculate these interactions, as this data is not saved in backups or on the server.

Once this feature is enabled, WhatsApp may send reminders for unread messages, particularly from contacts with whom users regularly interact with. This enhancement ensures that users don't overlook important messages from their most frequent contacts, even when they may prioritize replying to other chats. It is worth mentioning that reminders remain relatively rare, as WhatsApp aims to avoid overwhelming users with excessive notifications. This measured approach ensures that notifications are relevant and non-intrusive.

In terms of the new message reminder functionality, users might receive a notification when they have left a message unread from a frequently interacted contact. For example, if a user habitually engages in conversations with a specific person but leaves one of their messages unseen due to being busy with other chats, WhatsApp could remind them about this unread message. We believe that this feature helps maintain active communication with important contacts while preventing significant messages from being overlooked.

A reminder notification feature for chat messages is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.

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