WhatsApp's new feature to remind users to check messages left unseen

Prepare to say goodbye to losing track of unread messages in your WhatsApp chats as those days will be over soon because the app is introducing a handy reminder notification feature designed to help users stay on top of their conversations.

According to WABetaInfo, the new feature will be available in an upcoming update but beta testers can currently access it in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.29 update, which is available on the Google Play Store.

The chat notification feature in Meta's instant-messaging app, which was previously limited to status updates, enhances the app's capabilities by sending reminders specifically for unread messages from contacts that users interact with most frequently.

The selection of these contacts will be determined by the app via an internal algorithm that prioritises contacts with whom users interacted most frequently, ensuring that important messages don't slip through the cracks.

However, it's important to remember that this algorithm only functions within the current app installation. If a user reinstalls the app, WhatsApp must recalculate these interactions, as this data is not saved in backups or on the server.

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, WhatsApp could remind them about this unread message.

As WhatsApp aims to avoid overwhelming users with excessive notifications, this measured approach ensures that notifications are relevant and non-intrusive.

While beta testers may currently enjoy this feature, other users may not have to wait long as it is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.