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WhatsApp revives testing long-lost chat filters feature to help you organize your chaos

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By Tsveta Ermenkova

Published: Mar 14, 2024, 3:51 AM

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WhatsApp revives testing long-lost chat filters feature to help you organize your chaos

TL;DR:

WhatsApp reintroduces chat filters in its latest Android beta, aiming to improve conversation organization.
New filters include options for showing unread messages and grouping all group chats.
Additional upcoming features focus on pinning chats and indicating end-to-end encryption.

WhatsApp has been working on a chat filters feature for a while now. It was first seen in a beta version of the app last summer, then in September, but there hasn't been much progress since then. Usually, features tested in beta versions can get dropped, so many thought chat filters might meet the same fate. However, recent signs suggest otherwise.

WABetaInfo, the go-to source for WhatsApp updates, revealed that the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.16 update, available on the Google Play Store, includes a feature allowing users to filter conversations. This feature is currently being rolled out to a select group of beta testers.

The chat filters feature in the latest beta version (Image Credit–WABetaInfo)

As you can see in the screenshot, beta testers might spot a new row with chat filters at the top of their conversation list. These filters let users sort their chats by displaying only specific types. WhatsApp is introducing a filter specifically for showing unread conversations and another one for listing all group chats.

Earlier, the app experimented with filters for Personal and Business chats, but it appears these filters have been shelved for now. It's worth noting that the filters are situated under the top app bar, so it might require some scrolling down the chats list to notice if this feature is available for your account.

Chat filtering helps users organize their conversations, making it easier to find and access specific chats without scrolling through a long list of messages. This streamlined approach makes communication management more efficient for users.

And talking about managing communications, the Meta-owned app is also working on a new feature that will allow users to pin more chats at the top of the app. Additionally, a new feature to indicate end-to-end encrypted conversations might be coming soon, further enhancing the user experience.

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Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.

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