New Delhi, October 5: WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is rolling out an update with new features for its users. As part of the WhatsApp new feature, the platform will allow users to have more interactive and private experiences with Status updates. WhatsApp new update introduces private mentions to give its users the option to tag specific people privately in their Status. Additionally, users can like and reshare Status updates. The new feature brings more personalisation and interaction to the already popular Status option on WhatsApp to enhance the user experience.

As per a report of MoneyControl, WhatsApp has rolled out a few new features for status updates. The Meta-owned platform has introduced these features to give users more control and flexibility in how they interact with others through Status. The latest WhatsApp features include the ability to like a Status update, reshare it with other contacts, and make private mentions, as per a report of The Hindu. How To Put Status on WhatsApp? Know Step-by-Step Procedure To Set WhatsApp Status in Mobile App and Web Version in HD.

WhatsApp New Features

According to multiple reports, these new features are being rolled out and will be available soon to its users. It means that soon, WhatsApp users will be able to mention others in their WhatsApp Status updates and will allow those mentioned to share or repost the Status. WhatsApp has reportedly stated that currently, users can mention up to five people in a Status. Additionally, they are developing a new feature that will allow users to tag someone without displaying their name. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform Introduces Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls; Check Details and Know How It Works.

Reports also indicate that when someone is mentioned in a WhatsApp Status update, they will receive a private notification. Additionally, the Meta-owned messaging app is introducing a "like" button for Status updates, similar to the heart button on Instagram. When you like someone's Status on WhatsApp, the number of likes remains private. WhatsApp has reportedly stated that these likes are confidential and do not have a visible counter. Only the person who posted the Status will be able to see who liked it in their list of viewers.

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