WhatsApp has been working on multi-platform compatibility for quite some time now, but despite this fact, many users are claiming that their features are still not up to par.
Several features are missing on separate devices, one of which is a self-chat window that users can use to send messages to themselves. Such self-chat windows are important due to the fact that it is something that potentially allows users to note things down to remember later, and in light of this, WhatsApp disabled the feature.
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With all that said and done, it's important to note that users will now be able to see themselves at the top of the contact list, as spotted by WBI. Tapping on their name will take them to a chat window where they can send messages to themselves. The update here is that any message you send on the self-chat window will instantly appear on the WhatsApp applications you use on other devices.
This is a step in the right direction, but WhatsApp will need to add a lot more functionality such as the ability to delete messages from one device to another. Location tracking links must also be shared across devices, and since WhatsApp is notoriously slow to roll out updates, users may have to wait a long time before getting additional features for the new self-chat window.
The update is currently being data tested, so it's currently unclear when it will receive a wider rollout. However, its development is fully underway so most users will be able to start using it within a few weeks. When it rolls out, it will likely add much-needed functionality to WhatsApp Web and other apps for multiple devices. Such updates signal and telegram such things could help WhatsApp maintain its dominance over the instant messaging industry despite some up-and-coming competitors.
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