WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.21.14.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create notification reminders for chat messages, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.29 update, we announced that a feature for reminding users about unread messages was available. This feature allows WhatsApp to occasionally send notifications highlighting unread messages from contacts they interact with most frequently. This is useful in situations where a user is busy managing multiple conversations and unintentionally overlooks a message from someone they interact with often. It appears that WhatsApp is committed to extending this functionality to all messages, giving users more control over which reminders they want to receive. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create notification reminders for chat messages!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a more advanced capability that lets them configure reminders on a per‑message basis. Setting a reminder for a message means scheduling an alert that will prompt the user to revisit that specific message at a chosen time. This allows important content to resurface at the right moment instead of getting lost in an active conversation. It also helps users ensure that important details or tasks mentioned in a chat are highlighted later and not overlooked in the flow of ongoing conversations.

By opening the message options menu in a chat, these users will notice a brand‑new item that allows them to set a reminder for that particular message, making follow‑ups far easier to review. Upon selecting this option, WhatsApp presents several convenient preset intervals such as two hours, eight hours, or 1 day, making it simple to quickly set a follow‑up reminder. In addition to these default choices, the feature also includes a fully customizable setting that lets users pick the exact date and time that best suits their schedule, which is particularly helpful for those coordinating responses around meetings or deadlines.

After the reminder is set, the app adds a small bell icon directly to the message bubble, a clear indicator that a reminder is active for that particular message. This visual marker makes it clearer for users to scan through a chat and instantly recognize which messages they have flagged for later. When the configured time arrives, WhatsApp generates a dedicated notification containing all the key details: it shows the full text of the original message, includes a thumbnail preview if the content is an image, video, or GIF, and specifies the exact chat in which the reminder was created, ensuring users know exactly where to return.

It's important to note that these message reminders are handled entirely on‑device, which means they remain private and are never shared with the other participants in the conversation. No one else in the chat will know that a reminder has been set, and this confidentiality allows messages to be organized without any pressure or concerns about visibility. This privacy also applies to WhatsApp, which does not have access to or store any information on its servers about the reminders users create and their content.

This level of control is highly convenient because it helps users keep track of critical information they might otherwise forget, whether it's a task hidden in a busy group chat, a question from a colleague that needs a thoughtful reply, or a personal message that deserves attention later in the day. The blend of preset options and custom scheduling also gives people the flexibility to adapt reminders to their own habits, and the discreet, on‑device processing ensures that their planning stays entirely personal.

A feature to create notification reminders 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 weeks.

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