WhatsApp to introduce personalized message feature for forwarded content: here’s what it is

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature designed to improve user experience by allowing personalized messages to be added to transferred content. The feature, currently available to a limited group of beta testers, will soon allow users to more easily personalize their forwarded messages, including text, documents and other media.

Previously, WhatsApp only allowed users to add personal comments when uploading photos, videos or GIFs. However, the next update will extend this functionality to text messages, documents, and links, eliminating the need for users to manually add messages after uploading content. According to a report by WABetaInfo, this feature is currently available to users on WhatsApp for Android beta version v2.24.25.3.

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WhatsApp personalized message feature: how it works

With this upgrade, users will be able to transfer content with additional context. For example, when uploading a document or link, users can provide additional information to clarify the shared content. This eliminates the need to remove a caption or create a separate message to accompany the transferred item.

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The update is expected to reach more users around the world in the coming weeks. Although the exact release date remains unconfirmed, WhatsApp aims to make this feature widely available to its user base, allowing users to include personalized messages in their forwarded content.

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In the past, users could not add notes or explanations when uploading images, documents, or other types of content. This new feature allows users to add context, making content more meaningful. For example, a user can add context to an image, explaining its relevance or helping others better understand a shared joke.

Along with this update, WhatsApp is introducing other improvements. A recent feature allows users to transcribe voice messages into text, making voice notes easier to interpret. Additionally, WhatsApp is preparing to release new theme colors for light and dark mode, but initially, these updates will only be available to WhatsApp Business users.