WhatsApp bringing Reminders so you never miss status updates

WhatsApp has released a new beta update for Android, which brings an option named Reminders for status updates. The fresh beta update arrives with version 2.24.22.21, available through the Google Play Beta Program.

The new reminder notification feature helps users keep track of status updates they may have missed. If you don’t regularly check your contacts’ status, the  Reminders option will make sure you don’t miss important posts.

With the Reminders feature on WhatsApp, users will receive notifications about new status updates, especially from contacts they interact with frequently or have marked as favorites. This is mainly useful for those with many contacts as it can help to easily check updates that disappear after 24 hours.

The option is turned off by default on WhatsApp, so you need to turn it on if you want to receive notifications for status updates from your favorite contacts.

To activate it, check the Reminders option in your notification settings and turn it on if you find it useful. WhatsApp has chosen not to let users change how often they get these reminders, as the app will automatically prioritize updates from your frequently interacted contacts.

This reminder notification feature is currently available to some beta testers and will be rolled out to more WhatsApp users in the coming days.