WhatsApp tests a new feature for iOS: contacts are rated

Until now, news in the WhatsApp state is sorted by time of appearance. But that could change soon – at least on iOS. Because WhatsApp is testing a new algorithm out there.

WhatsApp is currently testing the so-called ranking feature on iOS. The messenger badigns the contacts in the status area according to the frequency with which the user interacted with them. This yields the "WhasAppBetaInfo" page.

Contacts that receive a higher ranking will then be displayed more clearly in the status area. Until now, the contacts in the status area are sorted by date of last update.

According to the "WhasAppBetaInfo", the new algorithm badyzes the interaction with WhatsApp contacts as follows: If the user ignores the messages of a contact, the algorithm badigns him a "bad" ranking . Contacts who regularly exchange messages with the user receive a "normal" rating. Anyone who exchanges multimedia data, such as images, receives a good ranking. And the contacts with which the user calls via WhatsApp receive the best ranking. In addition, the algorithm also badyzes how users interact with contacts in group discussions.

Recently, all iOS users have the opportunity to participate in the WhatsApp beta program and download test versions of Messenger. According to "Computerbild.de" are already on the 10,000 test places awarded. Who wants to try to become a beta tester, must Install the application "Testflight".

With the help of beta programs, WhatsApp is testing the new features of its program on users' smartphones.