WhatsApp introduces a self-messaging feature

WhatsApp has started allowing self-chats. Sending messages to your own account can help you retain important information close by.

WhatsApp introduces a self-messaging feature

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‘Message Yourself’ lets WhatsApp users send themselves notes, reminders, and shopping lists.

On Monday, the Meta-owned instant messaging software launched a new messaging function for Android and iPhone users. WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo reported testing in late October. TechCrunch confirmed the feature’s global rollout.

When creating a new WhatsApp chat, users’ contacts will be at the top. Tapping that contact opens a chat page where they can send themselves messages.

When creating a new WhatsApp chat, users’ contacts will be at the top. Tapping that contact opens a chat page where they can send themselves messages.

Users can pin self-chat messages to the top of the conversation list if they don’t want to look for them.

Signal’s Note to Self function enables you to create personal messages. The signal doesn’t suggest your profile at the top of the recipient list, unlike WhatsApp’s new feature. To access the function, users must search and pick ‘Note to Self

Slack’s “Jot Something Down” section lets users write themselves notes.

Telegram’s Saved Communications functionality helps users bookmark key messages and add notes and reminders. Saved messages are accessible from the chat’s top. Telegram users must touch the Android hamburger menu or iOS settings menu to use the feature.

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