WhatsApp status updates to become even more like Instagram stories،
Since Meta acquired WhatsApp, the messaging app has received updates that take inspiration from other Meta-owned apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. And it looks like WhatsApp is about to borrow another feature from Instagram.
According to WABetaInfoThe latest WhatsApp beta update for Android 2.24.6.19, now available on the Google Play Store, has revealed a new feature in the works: the ability to mention contacts in status updates.
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is working on this feature to allow users to tag contacts in their status updates. While it's unclear whether these tags will be visible to all viewers of your status, those you tag will receive instant notifications about your update.
With this upcoming feature, users will be able to directly engage specific contacts in their status updates. This should work the same way you can tag someone on Instagram and Facebook Stories. The feature is currently in the works but should be available in a future app update.
WhatsApp status updates provide a convenient way for users to share images and videos with their contacts. These updates disappear after 24 hours, just like Stories disappear from Meta's other social media apps.
Until now, Meta has focused WhatsApp's appeal more on personal messaging, setting it apart from the social options available on Facebook and Instagram. However, with this upcoming change, this distinction may become blurred.
Separately, WhatsApp could be about to roll out a chat filters feature, aimed at streamlining the way users organize their conversations. Additionally, the messaging app is also tinkering with a feature that will allow users to pin multiple conversations, promising to improve the overall user experience.
