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In the face of too many notifications and muffled chats, WhatsApp’s latest iOS update has a game-changer: a “Remind Me” tool that lets you flag any message to show up in a timely manner. Rolled out in version 25.25.74 (via the September 2025 TestFlight beta), this feature—which was first teased on Android in July—turns Meta’s app into a smart task manager. No more starring notes or submitting screenshots; Simply schedule alerts for that late reply, travel plans or work deadline, so you never miss a thing in a group thread or one-on-one conversation.

Great for multitaskers managing family pings, briefs from colleagues or favors to friends, it supports text, photos, videos and GIFs. A little bell icon indicates your choice, visible only to you, and the alert automatically clears afterward to keep the chat clean. Notifications take into account your preview preferences, and show the correct message with context and media preview. While Android users wait for the stable rollout, iPhone users can get started now—update from the App Store if it’s not available.

**How ​​to set a reminder:**
1. Launch WhatsApp and open the chat/group containing the target message.
2. Long press the message bubble until the menu pops up.
3. Tap on “More…” for additional options.
4. Select “Remind Me”.
5. Select a preset (2 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours) or “Custom” for the correct date/time.
6. Look for the bell icon on the bubble—this is confirmation that it’s locked.
7. At the triggered time, receive a tagged “ Reminder” push, which will be directly linked to the full details.

**How ​​to cancel a reminder:**
1. Long press the bell-marked message.
2. Tap on “More…” from the menu.
3. Select “Cancel Reminder.”
4. Confirm—the icon will disappear, clearing the alert.

This low-key powerhouse enhances focus without app-hopping, but remember: It won’t ping if notifications are off. Just as WhatsApp keeps track of proactive unread alerts for top contacts, “Remind Me” cements its transition from messenger to memory aid—because life is too short for forgotten “Okay, I’ll do it later.”