WhatsApp is testing a new feature that could make it easier for users to remember their contacts’ birthdays. The feature will notify users when a contact’s birthday is approaching.
The birthday reminder feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.27.3. It is currently under development, and there is no information on when it will be available for all users.
The feature adds a dedicated birthday section where users can see upcoming birthdays from their contacts. WhatsApp will also send an in-app notification on the birthday and will allow users to quickly send wishes.
The feature is useful because WhatsApp is already widely used for personal conversations, including birthday messages. A built-in reminder could help users avoid missing important dates without depending on other apps.
The birthday reminders appear to be linked with another feature WhatsApp is testing. The company is working on age verification, which may require users to provide their date of birth to confirm they meet the minimum age requirement.
However, this could also create privacy concerns. WhatsApp has been adding more features that require additional user information, and there are currently no details about whether users will get controls to hide or manage their birthday information.
Since the feature is still in early development, WhatsApp could introduce additional privacy options before the wider rollout.
