A new feature for WhatsApp’s temporary messages is coming soon, which is one of the first news of 2023 for the messenger, Right now, the company is testing a new feature for the app’s temporary messages. WhatsApp has experimented with a new text marker icon to identify stored temporary messages. You can now access the app with a second mobile device following the update.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp was developing a new feature that would let users save temporary messages in the beta release 2.23.1.11 for Android.

A temporary message that is stored will not be instantly removed. And will remain seen by all users in the chat. However, users who administer the group can delete the message without leaving any notification.

At the same time, users will be able to see that a temporary message has been stored via the bookmark icon in the text box. This icon will serve as a visual cue that the message will remain in the chat after the delay period. Users will be able to easily judge which messages will stay and which will expire over time. Which is useful for communicating critical information.

The function is still under development by WhatsApp and is not yet available to beta testers. There is no estimated time for the arrival of the stable version. But with the start of the testing phase and if no significant issues took place. It is expected to be available to the public soon.