WhatsApp Users to Gain Greater Control Over Notifications and Interactive Status Updates
Meta-owned WhatsApp continues to enhance its user experience with the introduction of new features, offering greater control over notifications and interactive status updates. The latest beta version for Android devices has unveiled a feature allowing users to manage notification badge counts, as reported by WABetaInfo.
Customizable Notification Badges
The notification badge management feature provides two options for users to customize their experience:
Show badge only for unread messages: This option ensures that notification badges only appear when there are unread messages, helping users focus on important conversations.
Show badge for all notifications: This option allows users to see notification badges for all messages, including read and unread.
This feature empowers users to personalize their notification preferences, streamlining their messaging experience.
Interactive Status Polls
WhatsApp is also developing a feature to create interactive polls within the status section. Users will be able to add polls using a sticker, enabling contacts to vote on various options. This feature, currently under development, will be available in a future update.
Enhanced Search for Forwarded Links
Additionally, reports indicate that WhatsApp plans to revamp its app to make searching for forwarded links on the web easier in a future update. This enhancement aims to improve the overall user experience.
Continuous Feature Development
WhatsApp’s commitment to innovation and user satisfaction is evident in its continuous feature development. These updates demonstrate the platform’s focus on providing a seamless and engaging messaging experience.
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