WhatsApp revives testing long-lost chat filters feature to help you organize your chaos
WhatsApp has been working on a chat filters feature for a while now. It was first seen in a beta version of the app last summer, then in September, but there hasn't been much progress since then. Usually, features tested in beta versions can get dropped, so many thought chat filters might meet the same fate. However, recent signs suggest otherwise.
WABetaInfo, the go-to source for WhatsApp updates, revealed that the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.16 update, available on the Google Play Store, includes a feature allowing users to filter conversations. This feature is currently being rolled out to a select group of beta testers.
The chat filters feature in the latest beta version (Image Credit–WABetaInfo)
As you can see in the screenshot, beta testers might spot a new row with chat filters at the top of their conversation list. These filters let users sort their chats by displaying only specific types. WhatsApp is introducing a filter specifically for showing unread conversations and another one for listing all group chats.
Chat filtering helps users organize their conversations, making it easier to find and access specific chats without scrolling through a long list of messages. This streamlined approach makes communication management more efficient for users.
And talking about managing communications, the Meta-owned app is also working on a new feature that will allow users to pin more chats at the top of the app. Additionally, a new feature to indicate end-to-end encrypted conversations might be coming soon, further enhancing the user experience.
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