News JVTech WhatsApp: Self-texting is the new trend of the moment, and Meta gets it!
As SMS prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in just a few days, many people have found a way to redirect its usage. And that inspires some messaging platforms, WhatsApp at the top.
30 years after the first SMS in history was sent, we cannot deny that the democratization of instant messaging has made this format obsolete. Some services, like WhatsApp, have set out to modernize it: after all, this platform, which belongs to Meta, needs a mobile phone number to work. This still brings its functioning much closer to traditional SMS in the minds of many users.
Has SMS been completely forgotten? Not for everyone. Some users even have redirected the initial use to send messages…to yourself! SMS is therefore seen as a reminder system that makes it easy to take notes that can be accessed from a smartphone without having to use a specific application.
WhatsApp surfs in the mode of the message that we send to ourselves
Given this trend Many messaging apps now offer a feature that allows you to send messages to yourself. Whether it’s apps that use SMS or others, the most important thing above all else is to offer something a clear interface adapted to the situation.
WhatsApp is the latest application to get started. The meta-service, which is currently at the center of a controversy related to a major leak of personal data, remains undeterred and continues to deploy new features to accommodate as many needs as possible.
Therefore, this new feature allows a user to send messages in an easy way. Concrete, When you use WhatsApp, your name appears in your contact list : The application tells you that it is you (surprise) and therefore allows you to communicate with yourself in a dedicated channel. This novelty, called Message Yourself, was tested by WhatsApp for several weeks, and it has been well received by the community. The deployment is in progress worldwide.
Similar functions in other applications
WhatsApp is surfing on a trendbut the fact is that Meta’s platform is a bit behind on this topic. Signal, one of its main competitors, has had a similar feature called Note to Self for quite some time.
In short, all means are good for taking notes from messaging apps, and it’s good that services sometimes recognize that the most sensible approach in certain situations turns out to be to talk to yourself!
