You can soon clear unread messages soon on WhatsApp: How to enable the option

With the new feature, users can start fresh with each app launch and there will be no clutter of unread message counts.

Published on: May 21, 2024, 13:38:40 IST

By HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni

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WhatsApp will reportedly allow users to manage notifications for new messages better. The update was discovered in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.11.13 available on the Google Play Store, WA Beta Info reported. Using the feature, users will be able to manage their incoming messages more effectively as you will be able to reset notification count each time the app is opened.

WhatsApp is developing a new update which will allow users to manage incoming messages better. Check details below (AFP)

What could the new feature have?

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This feature will be helpful for those who receive a high volume of messages, especially from active group chats as using the feature you can prioritise new messages and manage conversations efficiently.

Earlier WhatsApp started rolling out the Chat Filters option which helps users manage their conversations as the chats are now split into All, Unread and Groups.

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You can soon clear unread messages soon on WhatsApp: How to enable the option

With the new feature, users can start fresh with each app launch and there will be no clutter of unread message counts.

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What could the new feature have?

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