WhatsApp is testing a new feature with the ability to mark all messages as read at once. Another update will bring sticker suggestions to chats.
WhatsApp, one of the world’s most used messaging apps with over two billion users, is currently testing two features that could improve the user experience. In particular, the ability to mark all unread messages as read at once should make life easier for many users. The new “Read All” feature is currently in the test phase and will be introduced as a menu option to quickly and efficiently manage all unread messages.
In addition, WhatsApp is testing a new notification feature for the home screen. With this update, you can customize the display of the notification dot or the number of unread messages. This could be particularly useful for those who like to keep control of their notifications and want to direct their attention.
App researcher Saadh Jawwadh discovered the functional tests and shared them via threads.
WhatsApp testing two new features:
Read All: a menu option to mark all unread messages as Read.
Home screen notification count: New notification setting to control the behavior of notification dot or count displayed in the Home screen. pic.twitter.com/wvuSosO3gV
— Saadh Jawwadh (@SaadhJawwadh) September 21, 2024
Sticker suggestions: Faster chatting for individuals and social media managers
In addition to the function of marking all messages as read, WhatsApp is also working on another practical innovation that affects the popular sticker function. In an upcoming update, a function for sticker suggestions will be integrated into chats, which should help to find suitable stickers more quickly and thus optimize the chat experience. WABetaInfo provides an insight into the test version:
