Now Pin Your Favourite Chats at the Top in WhatsApp For Android

The messaging app just rolled out some handy features.

File photo of WhatsApp logo on a phone. (Photo: iStock)

WhatsApp has launched pinned chats feature for all Android users.

With this, you never have to worry about scrolling through the long list of conversations to text your family members or your best friend.

In February, WhatsApp announced that it has 200 million monthly active users in India.

Select a chat and you can pin it to the top. (Photo: The Quint)

Users can now pin up to three of the most important group or individual chats to the top for easy access – simply tap and hold a chat, and then tap the pin icon at the top of your screen.

WhatsApp statement

The messaging platform also updated its ‘status’ feature that allows users to share images and videos with their contacts on WhatsApp in a secure way.

The social networking app also rolled out a two-step verification process for all devices to enhance the security of users’ accounts.