WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new features, including the ability to like status updates, make private mentions, and reshare statuses.
The new features which are now visible in the latest version of the app enable users to mention and tag other WhatsApp accounts in their status updates.
Accounts mentioned in the status can repost that status to their account. Users can mention up to five individuals in each status and can privately tag someone without displaying their names. Those mentioned will receive a notification.
“WhatsApp Status is the best way to stay connected with friends and family and now we’re making it even better. With status likes, private mentions and the ability to reshare a status you’re mentioned in, we’re making it easier to reach the people who matter most,” WhatsApp said in a statement via its official blog.
With Status likes, it is now easier to let someone know you’re thinking of them, or enjoying their status with a single tap of the button. Status likes are private and don’t have a counter, so only the person whose status you liked can see them as a in the list of viewers.
With Private mentions; you have the ability to ensure that those closest to you see your status, and are able to reshare it easily with their audience, by privately mentioning them. “Those you mention will be notified privately, and the mention won’t be shown on your status,” WhatsApp says.
These features are currently rolling out globally, with the Meta-owned App promising even more enhancements in the coming months.
“We’ll be bringing more features to Status and the Updates tab over the next few months to make it easier to stay closest to those who matter most,” it said.
WhatsApp recently announced new features for video calls, including camera filters and customisable backgrounds. Users can now change their backgrounds or apply a filter during calls. Additionally, the app has introduced Touch Up and Low Light options to enhance appearance and brightness in various lighting conditions.
As the feature rolls out in both Android and iOS, users can expect additional functionalities aimed at making it easier to stay connected with loved ones through the Updates tab.
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