Instant Messaging platform “WhatsApp” has introduced a new feature that allows users to message themselves.
The platform noted that the new feature will be rolled out for both Android and iOS users in the coming weeks.
Investors King learnt that WhatsApp’s “Message Yourself” feature could be useful for messages such as to-do-list, reminders, or draft messages to be sent late.
Prior to this development, WhatsApp users have to use a workaround to message themselves on the platform.
The method includes using the URL wa.me/ followed by the ten-digit number to send messages, photos and videos to themselves.
But with the new feature, users can simply start a chat with their number from the contact list. Users will see their contact card as ‘Message Yourself’ at the top of the list.
In October, the feature was reported to be in the beta version ahead of the mass rollout.
According to WhatsApp, users will be able to send photos, audio, and videos along with messages to themselves using the feature
For users to enjoy the new feature, they will have to update their WhatsApp application on their smartphones. They can do so either by going to Google Play Store or the Apple App store.
Users will then tap on the new chat button at the bottom right where they will see a list of all contacts including “message yourself”. They can start to use the feature once they tap on it.
Although a similar feature has been available on WhatsApp rivals Signal, Telegram and Slack, it will however offer millions of people the opportunity to use the “Not Down Feature” on a go.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp has recently rolled out a new feature which allows users to run quick polls in groups and personal chat.
However, the feature which was recently announced on the WhatsApp platform a few days back is not yet available for all users. Nonetheless, Investors King understands that it will make interaction on the platform more interesting.
