The messaging app that uses billions’ of WhatsApp is prepping to make said users’ lives easier. One new beta feature is geared towards making message forwarding either more versatile or more personalized. WABetaInfo report says WhatsApp is rolling out functionality to add custom messages while forwarding content. The feature is present in Android beta 2.24.25.3 of the Android beta version and will work across messages, documents, videos, images, and links.
This is a large break in users’ interaction on the platform. In today’s world, when users are forwarding content for people to see, they generally have to send a separate follow-up message to add context, explain the relevance, or simply provide their thoughts. The other useful feature that can be integrated here is an additional step, that is you can include personalized notes with the forwarded content to bring better conversations.
How the Feature Works
With the new functionality, users will be able to add details or comments, when forwarding any type of content. This can include text as simple as ‘just a reminder’, an image file, or even a video; users can now describe the context or even add a bit of personal touch by including something along with the forwarded message itself. For instance:
- Forwarding a video clip? “this reminded me of our last trip”
- Sharing a news link? Add context using a note: ‘Thought you’d find this interesting.’ Or if you think it’s suitable for the server log, then add it.
However, the feature doesn’t end with forwarded messages. It enables users to customize and resend those same standard messages, delivering more flexibility in communication.
Why This Feature Is Important
Forwarding content is more than just a convenience — it’s a solution to a longtime problem: being able to add custom messages while forwarding. But as anyone on social media knows, forwarded messages can be tricky: many users have expressed frustration over the lack of options to clarify or explain messages forwarded to them, and it can lead to frustration (or by not finding the context you both were already missing).
Here are some ways this feature enhances the user experience:
- Better Communication: With context added to it, forwarded messages become more clear and engaging.
- Saves Time: As it is, users no longer need to compose and send separate follow-up messages to clarify what they forwarded.
- Personalized Conversations: A custom message brings a personal touch, and makes interactions seem a little more thoughtful.
- Improved Collaboration: The feature will provide more efficiency if used by professionals who will share documents or links with additional instructions or comments with others via WhatsApp.
When Will It Be Available?
The feature is currently in its beta form and WhatsApp hasn’t said when it will be available in its classic form. But it will roll out globally in the weeks ahead. They’ve promised this update for users as a part of WhatsApp’s ongoing push to improve and add new features to the app.
Conclusion
A small change, but an important one for user’s real needs, this allows you to add custom messages when you forward your content. This feature enables better communication and gets more personal whether it’s sharing a funny meme with friends, forwarding a crucial document to a business contact, or sending a heartfelt video to the family.
WhatsApp, which has finally been getting ready to release is taking communication simple, fast, and thoughtful step by step to make it the leading messaging platform. Watch out for the update and get set for a step up in your WhatsApp interactions!
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FILE PHOTO: WhatsApp is reportedly planning to help make it easier for users to customize forwarded messages. | Photo Credit: Reuters
