WhatsApp introduces new "Pin Messages" feature for iOS
iOS users will able to pin messages in chats and groups for up to 30 days
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For a
better user experience, WhatsApp is currently rolling out a new pin message
feature for iOS via the TestFlight app一firstly, beta users of Android experience this feature. This feature
will allow the users to pin their desired message on the top of Chat.
Meta-owned messaging app now introducing this feature for
iOS, while it is already available on the TestFlight App. It is hard to see the
important message in crowded groups or chats. Thanks to WhatsApp for rolling
out this feature. Now users will able to see the desired message in individual
or group chats without any difficulty.
For pinning a message on both individual and group chats,
just need to select the message and select the Pin option. Set the period and
desired message will be pinned. This feature is not like the others 一
Users can also remove a message from pinned
anytime. Users can set the duration of the pinned message to 24 hours, 7 days,
and 30 days, as a screenshot shared by know updates tracker WABetaInfo.
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An screenshot showing the option to pin messages on WhatsApp | Image: WABetaInfo |
This
feature will be very handy for those groups and chats where it can be used to
make announcements that allow members to easily access important updates and
messages that have been pinned. The pin message feature in chats and groups for
iOS is available for the users, who downloaded the app from the TestFlight app,
and it's rolling out for other users in the coming days, as reported.
Besides this, WhatsApp is working on the Alternateprofile for enhanced user privacy. Users will be able to set a profile picture
and name for selected audiences to add an enhanced layer of privacy. The
Primary profile information will be available to user "contacts"
only. This will provide an additional tool for securing the personal data of
users on the messaging platform.
The latest features of WhatsApp show the intention
to give a platform that is safe and user-friendly for the audience. The
introduction of message pinning and alternative profile features will enhance
navigating through messaging and personalizing their profiles.