WhatsApp tests new birthday feature in contact info
Most outlets reported that WhatsApp is testing a new birthday field in contact information, highlighting its convenience for users. The News International described it as a feature that could save users from checking their calendar app, while BOL News emphasized the feature's potential to help users avoid missing a friend's birthday.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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5 articles · 3 outlets
Sat
WhatsApp tests new birthday feature in contact info
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WhatsApp tests new birthday feature in contact info
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WhatsApp tests birthday feature to help users never miss a friend's big day
WhatsApp is testing a new birthday field in contact information that could let iPhone users quickly check saved birthdays without opening a calendar app.
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WhatsApp tests birthday dates in contact info screen
WhatsApp is quietly building a feature that could save users a trip to their calendar app every time they want to check a friend's birthday. The company is testing a dedicated birthday field inside the contact info screen, spotted in the iOS beta...
Thu
WhatsApp to add birthday reminders to its contacts tab
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WhatsApp to add birthday reminders to its contacts tab
Most outlets reported that WhatsApp is developing a birthday reminder feature for its new Contacts tab on iOS. The News International led with the idea that WhatsApp wants to make saved birthdays more visible, while Minute Mirror focused on the notification aspect and how it would allow users to receive reminders without manually entering dates into the app.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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WhatsApp to add birthday notifications
WhatsApp is developing a birthday reminder feature for its new Contacts tab on iOS, allowing users to receive birthday notifications without having to manually enter the dates into WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp to add birthday reminders to its contacts tab
You already save birthdays in your phone's address book; WhatsApp just wants to put that information where you'll actually see it.The company is developing a birthday reminder feature for a new Contacts tab on iOS, one that surfaces the date...
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