May 1, 2024 10:28 pm
How WhatsApp’s new chat filters function

WhatsApp, a widely used messaging app from Meta, has recently introduced a new feature to enhance the organization and accessibility of its user interface. The app now includes “chat filters,” which divide the home screen into three distinct sections: All, Unread, and Groups. This update aims to make it easier for users to manage and access conversations.

Chat filters are designed to separate chat types from each other, making it easier to find and access conversations. The three categories introduced are particularly useful for small businesses, startups, and interaction-based businesses like travel groups. These categories help optimize customer engagement without requiring a new phone or number.

The sections introduced include:

1. Everyone: This section displays all conversations, both individual and group chats, sorted by the most recent message first.

2. Unread: All unread messages are visible here, sorted by the most recent message first whether they are individual or group chats.

3. Groups: This section is dedicated solely to group conversations, both read and unread, organized by the time of the last message in each group chat.

A Meta spokesperson stated that filters will make it easier for people to stay organized and find important conversations more efficiently. To access these features, users need to update their WhatsApp app to the latest version available. However, updates may not be immediate for everyone and may take a few days if the upgrade fails on the first attempt.

Overall, chat filters provide an easy way for users to manage their conversations on WhatsApp without feeling overwhelmed by clutter or disorganization.

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