INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The WhatsApp High Priority Notifications work similar to the Pinned Messages, which was launched earlierWhatsApp for Android has added yet
In the latest WhatsApp beta version, the app has added 'High Priority' notifications that will enable users to manage push notifications
It is similar to the pinned chats feature that WhatsApp had rolled out last year
WhatsApp has also separately launched a new 'Dismiss as Admin' feature for its iPhone, Android and Web apps
has rolled out the High Priority notifications for Android beta testers
When a user enables this feature, incoming notifications can be pinned to the top of the smartphone's notification centre
The option can be applied to private as well as group chats
Gadgets 360 has been able to verify the new feature is currently available in the WhatsApp version 2.18.117 on Android.Users can access the
High Priority Notification feature by going to the Notifications Settings menu
Notably, if your smartphone has other applications that have a similar feature, the notifications should be shown as in a chronological
order.Coming to the 'Dismiss as Admin' feature, the feature is only aimed at WhatsApp groups
Also spotted by WABetaInfo, it enables group admins to demote other admins
Earlier, group administrators had to remove other admins to demote them
But, with the new feature, they can just be demoted to a member without being removed
You will be able to locate it in the Group Info menu.Interestingly, WhatsApp had rolled out the feature in its Android app (version
2.18.116), but it appears to have removed it in the latest Android beta app (version 2.18.17)
This feature is available on WhatsApp for iOS (version 2.18.41), and Web (version 2.18.116).