WhatsApp’s New Shortcut: Because Who Needs Unread Messages Anyway?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:38 pm
Hey all,
Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of unread WhatsApp messages? Well, it seems the WhatsApp team has heard your silent screams of "I can't even!" and is testing a feature that might just save your sanity. According to our friendly neighborhood feature tracker, WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is cooking up a new shortcut to let you mark all those nagging unread messages as "read" in one swift tap. It's like the digital equivalent of pretending you’ve read all those novels on your bookshelf.
Currently, if you’re on Android, marking all your messages as read is a bit of a mission—think of it as the WhatsApp version of a mini workout. But, if this shortcut sees the light of day, you’ll be able to do it in seconds. That’s right, no more scrolling through endless chats from your chatty cousin or that one friend who sends way too many memes. Just one tap, and poof, they’re all marked as read. The world may still be on fire, but at least your chat list will look a bit tidier.
Now, before you get too excited and start planning how to ignore messages en masse, let’s keep in mind that this feature is still in beta. Yes, that means even those who are signed up for the Beta program might not have it yet. And, as with all beta features, there’s always the chance it might never make it to the final version. But hey, a tech writer can dream, right?
In other WhatsApp news, the app is apparently working on adding AR magic to video calls. Soon, you might be able to adjust your lighting, throw in some cool backgrounds, or just give yourself a little touch-up before that awkward video call with your boss. Because why not bring a bit of Snapchat flair to your WhatsApp life?
So, until the "Mark All Read" shortcut actually lands, keep up with those unread messages—or just keep pretending they don’t exist. Either way, we’ve got your back with the latest updates!
See ya.
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