New Delhi, September 17: WhatsApp, the Meta-owned platform, is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to mention contacts in their status updates. The update is expected to enhance the experience of WhatsApp users. The new feature may enable users to tag friends and family directly in their status. The feature is similar to one already available on Instagram, another app owned by Meta. The exact release date is not yet confirmed but the update could roll out soon, to allow users to engage with their contacts through WhatsApp status.

As per a report of India Today, WhatsApp will soon let users mention contacts on their status, similar to Instagram's functionality. The feature is currently being tested, and it is expected to make WhatsApp status more interactive. Users can notify their friends by tagging contacts, which would make the feature more engaging. The update may be rolled out in phases, with more details to follow in the coming weeks. WhatsApp New Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform Rolls Out Community Ownership Transfer Feature; Check Details.

WhatsApp’s New Status Feature: What to Expect

The person mentioned will get a notification that they have been tagged in a status update. They might also receive a text message in their chat with the user to let them know about the mention. WhatsApp is said to come with a special button for this purpose. Users will find this button in the caption area when they want to share photos and videos in their status updates. They can choose the contacts to mention before clicking the publish button. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform To Introduce Call Link Feature; Check Details.

As per reports, notifications and messages will only go to the person mentioned to keep things private. Mentions are hidden from others, and only the intended person can see them. The mentioned person can reshare the status update with their contacts using a new share button. The original creator's identity stays private when someone reshares the status.

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