WhatsApp Introduces Pin Messages Option in Beta

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.4 update introduces a new feature that lets users pin messages to the top of their chats for up to 30 days.

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Users can select a message they want to pin, tap the three dots at the top right of the screen, and choose the Pin option.

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Users can also select the duration of the pinned message, from 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.

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The pinned message will appear on top of the chat with the word "pinned" next to it, and it can be unpinned anytime

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The feature is currently available only to select beta testers on Android, and it is not clear when it will be rolled out to the public.

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