WhatsApp Introduces Simpler Way To Message Oneself

WhatsApp has started rolling out a feature that makes it simpler to message oneself as users can retain a piece of information close at hand alongside their other WhatsApp conversations by sending messages to their own accounts.

Users can use WhatsApp's "Message Yourself" function to send themselves notes, reminders, and shopping lists.

The instant messaging service owned by Meta stated on Monday that all of its Android and iPhone users would soon be able to access the new messaging function.

According to a report from the WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo in late October, it was initially tested with some beta testers.

When starting a new chat on WhatsApp, users will see their contact at the top of the contacts list.

They can message themselves using the chat feature by tapping that contact to access it.

Although WhatsApp just added the ability to message oneself, some users have been employing a workaround for some time.

Using the app's "click to talk" function, you could already message yourself.

However, the new service eliminates the extra steps users previously had to take in order to self-chat.

If users don't want to hunt for their self-chat messages in their heavily congested conversations list, they can also pin them to the top of the conversation list.

Similar functionality is provided by Note to Self, a feature in WhatsApp's rival Signal that enables you to generate messages for private usage.

Signal does not, however, propose your own profile at the top of the recipient list, in contrast to WhatsApp's recently announced functionality, which is accessible through the app's contact list.

To use the functionality, users must search for and choose the contact entry labelled "Note to Self."

Similar to this, the community network Slack allows users to send notes to themselves in a special area called "Jot Something Down."

Similar functionality is also available in Telegram's Saved Communications feature, which enables users to bookmark critical messages and record notes and reminders that can be accessed later.

Once stored, messages can be accessed from the chat screen's top bar.

Users of Telegram must initially tap the hamburger menu on Android or the settings menu on iOS to use the functionality.