WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for iOS users, introducing a much-awaited feature that lets people schedule notification reminders for messages. This update is designed to help users keep track of important tasks, details, or deadlines without losing them in the flood of ongoing conversations. Instead of scrolling endlessly through chats, users can now set reminders linked directly to specific messages. For now, the feature is being tested with a limited group of iOS users, but a wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.
The feature tracker WABetaInfo reports that the notification reminders have been spotted in WhatsApp for iOS version 25.25.74. Early adopters who installed the latest version were able to see the option appear in their apps, confirming its availability. Staff at Gadgets 360 also verified that the feature worked as soon as the update was installed, giving further weight to the expectation that Meta plans to expand access gradually.
With this update, users can select individual messages within a personal or group chat and set a reminder for them. The app then sends a scheduled alert, ensuring that essential information doesn’t disappear under a pile of new texts. For busy professionals, students, and anyone juggling multiple conversations at once, this feature could be especially helpful for staying organized.
Interestingly, WhatsApp recently tested a similar feature for Android users, hinting that cross-platform availability is likely. While the iOS rollout is still limited, the company’s move reflects a broader strategy to make WhatsApp a more productivity-oriented tool, beyond just instant messaging. If the rollout continues smoothly, the notification reminder function could soon become a standard feature across all devices, further blurring the line between a messaging app and a task manager.
Would you like me to also expand this into a user guide (step-by-step on how to set reminders within chats), so it reads more practical for WhatsApp users?