Last week, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a feature that would allow users to add people and group chats to lists. Now, we hear that WhatsApp is working on allowing users to filter chats using these custom lists.
This revelation comes from WABetaInfowho also shared screenshots of how users can filter chats with custom lists. Custom list labels will appear next to the current “All,” “Unread,” and “Groups” labels in the app. The filter name will be the same as the list, and when you click on it, you’ll see the individual and group chats associated with that list.
The feature was discovered in the WhatsApp beta app for Android, with version number 2.24.18.16. However, since it is still in development, it is not available even for beta users. But you can expect it to appear for everyone on the beta channel in the coming weeks before it is made available to the public.
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