WhatsApp: How to Set a Message Reminder

[MacRumors]

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature on iPhone that lets you set reminder alerts for specific messages that you want to come back to later.

Available in version 25.25.74 of WhatsApp, the feature allows you to long press on any message in a conversation thread and select a new "Remind me" option in the popup menu. You can then choose between 2 hours, 8 hours, and 24 hours, or set a custom duration after which you will be alerted about it.

The new feature is useful for keeping track of important details that might otherwise get lost in busy chats. It's also a simple way to make sure you don't forget to reply to a message at a later time. Here's how to set your first message reminder in WhatsApp:

How to Set a Message Reminder in WhatsApp

1. Open a WhatsApp conversation thread and long press on a message bubble that you want to be reminded about later.
2. Tap More... in the popup menu.
3. Select Remind Me.
4. Select in 2 hours, in 8 hours, in 24 hours, or choose Custom to set a more specific reminder time and date.

A bell symbol appears in the corner of the message bubble to indicate a reminder has been set. When the reminder alert comes through as a notification, depending on your message preview settings you may see the message content, the conversation in which it's located, and a preview of any accompanying media.

The ability to schedule a reminder about a message should be a lot more convenient and foolproof than, say, starring a message or taking a screenshot of it and hoping you'll remember to come back to it.

How to Cancel a WhatsApp Message Reminder

If you want to cancel a reminder that you've set, simply long press a message showing the bell symbol, tap More... then choose Cancel Reminder.

Article Link: WhatsApp: How to Set a Message Reminder

 

[wanha]

pay me no mind but how cool would it be able to set a regular reminder to forget all about our phones for another hour

 

[SilmarilFinder]

Finally. Now please a "send later" feature, if that’s not too advanced.

 

[H3boy]

Oh good, I can be reminded of when to message the scammer I've been talking to back.

 

[calzon65]

Since the iPhone has allowed multiple numbers (SIM/eSIM) on the same phone for several years, I wish WhatApp would support multiple numbers on the same phone.

 

[contacos]

Oh that is actually pretty nice. Often I mentally answer but I never actually send anything and I only notice when I actually want something 😅

 

[Seanm87]

Quite a handy feature that. I always forget sometimes to reply to certain messages.

 

[applefan8254]

Can we get 8 linked devices instead of just 4? Also, if we login to a new device, give us an option to treat it as a linked device, instead of wiping the primary device. I hear usernames are on the way. The sooner the better. Indefinite editing should be enabled. It's a web based platform. It should behave like it, and forever editing, giving users total control over our own digital footprint, is a big part of that. Email+password login would also be appreciated. Thanks

 

[svish]

Good to know about this. Will be useful for users who use the app very much. I use it occasionally only and don't think I have a need for this.