WhatsApp Disorder Sorted: Pulse-racing New Functionality Unveiled
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service, is currently testing a new feature called threads for group chats. This new function aims to provide more clarity in group conversations by allowing users to directly respond to individual messages within a structured thread[1][3][5].
The threaded replies feature is designed to improve conversation flow without mixing messages, making it easier to follow discussions, especially in large group chats[2][4]. To use the feature, users can long-press a message and select "Reply in Thread," which opens a separate panel showing the original message and threaded responses[1][3][5].
However, the current version of this feature does not include controls like subscription toggles or notification ignoring options linked to individual threads[1][3][5]. This lack of customization may impact user acceptance, as the notification function for threads is crucial for managing the volume of notifications in group chats[6].
While WhatsApp does support subscription groups in other contexts (like WhatsApp Business or third-party integrations), there is no indication that threaded replies will include subscription or ignore-notification features as part of this function[2][4].
In addition to the threaded replies feature, WhatsApp is also working on other new features such as improved filters and AI-assisted chat summaries to optimize the user experience[7]. The official launch date for the thread function has not yet been announced[8].
Initial tests of the thread function are already underway on iPhones via the TestFlight program[9]. The article's editorial reporting is fundamentally independent of the existence or amount of a commission, and it does not contain any advertisements that are not marked as such[10].
The thread function in WhatsApp group chats is designed to organize discussions more clearly for large chats, making them ideal for work and community chats[11]. With threads, users can see the number of responses to a message using a counter and view them separately[12]. This feature is similar to those already available on platforms like Slack or Discord[13].
In summary, WhatsApp's new threaded replies function focuses on message organization but does not currently offer subscription or notification ignore options to enhance user acceptance according to available sources[14]. The official launch date for the thread function has not yet been announced[8].
Smartphone users may find threaded replies, a new WhatsApp feature, useful for improving conversation flow in group chats, particularly on platforms like Slack or Discord. However, without customization options such as subscription toggles or notification ignoring for individual threads, this new technology might not be as appealing to all smartphone users.
