WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions the feature is said to be private. So only the uploader and the users mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is similar to Instagram Stories. This means the user is notified about the status update. Notably, the instant messaging platform is also working on the Meta AI voice mode feature, as per a report.
WhatsApp status update mentions feature
WhatsApp is working on a feature to let users mention contacts in status updates. According to a post, WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo spotted the feature in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.3 update. The feature is currently not visible. So the users who have signed up for the Google Beta Programme will not be able to test it out.
Based on a screenshot that the feature tracker shared, the new option only impacts the status update process. At present, the feature does not allow users to tag others. However, with this update, users will be able to tag the contacts which they have saved. The screenshot dubs the feature as “mentions”.
The mention icon is represented with an ‘@’. One can see this icon on the text field before the send button. Another screenshot shares the details of the feature. The screenshot states that the mentioned user will get a message from the user. This message will highlight that someone has mentioned them. They will also receive a notification about the same. Once someone has mentioned, users can view the status and can also reshare it.
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