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WhatsApp Gets Inspired By Instagram Yet Again, Users Soon To Be Able To Tag & Reshare Statuses

WhatsApp noted that these private mentions will not appear publicly on the status, providing more control and privacy for users.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, frequently introduces new features to enhance user experience. Recently, they added a few upgrades specifically for status updates. According to WhatsApp, status updates are a great way to stay connected with friends and family, and these new features aim to make them more interactive. Users can now like others' statuses and reshare any status they are tagged in.

Additionally, users can privately mention contacts in their status updates. This allows them to ensure close connections don’t miss important updates, with private notifications sent to the tagged individuals.

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WhatsApp's Focus On Privacy

WhatsApp also noted that these private mentions will not appear publicly on the status, providing more control and privacy for users. The ability to reshare and privately mention someone in a status is meant to strengthen engagement, making it easier to highlight key updates within a close circle of friends or family.

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WhatsApp has introduced a "status like" feature similar to those found on other social media platforms, allowing users to express approval with a single tap. However, unlike typical likes, status likes remain private, with only the status creator able to view them. There is no public like counter, keeping the interaction discreet.

These new features, including the ability to privately mention contacts in status updates, are rolling out gradually worldwide. While some may not see these updates immediately, they will be available to all users soon. WhatsApp also announced plans to introduce more status-related features in the coming months, making it easier for users to connect with their near abd dear ones. 

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