WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited feature: threaded message replies, a game-changer for both personal and group chats.
What to Expect:
- When someone replies to a message, a reply count badge will appear on the original message.
- Tapping that badge opens a dedicated thread view showing all related replies, keeping the conversation tidy and contextual 9to5Mac+15Beebom Gadgets+15The Sun+15.
- You can read and reply within the thread without cluttering the main chat Beebom Gadgets.
Why It Matters:
- Huge relief in busy group chats, where conversations often fragment and become hard to follow Lowyat.NET+8GSMArena+89to5Mac+8.
- Keeps related replies connected to the original message, eliminating confusion and making chat navigation smoother Geo TV+15GSMArena+15Business Standard+15.
Rollout Status:
- In development and testing on both Android (beta 2.25.7.7) and iOS (beta 25.19.10.80) iDownloadBlog.com+6Beebom Gadgets+6The Verge+6.
- No official release date yet—expect it in a future stable update .
This update is poised to be one of WhatsApp’s most significant improvements, making replies more organized, intuitive, and easy to track—especially in fast-moving chats.