WhatsApp adds ‘exciting’ updates to status feature: All you need to know

With status, a user shares a message (text, video, photo, GIF updates) which disappears within 24 hours of being shared.

Published on: Feb 9, 2023, 12:08:07 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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WhatsApp has rolled out several ‘exciting’ updates to its status feature, allowing users to record and share voice messages to status, and more.

New Status Updates on WhatsApp (Image: Twitter/Will Cathcart)

“We've added some exciting new updates to the status feature. Tell it how it is, your way, with voice status,” tweeted WhatsApp on Wednesday.

Record voice status: Voice messages such as cheers, celebratory choruses, laughter etc. can be effortlessly recorded and shared.

Status reactions: With Quick Replies, a user can show loved ones exactly how he/she feels, with just a tap.

Who sees WhatsApp statuses: You get to decide who all can view your WhatsApp statuses. This gives you more control over the visibility of the status.

Link viewing to get easier: With link previews, any link shared in your status will be easier to view.

Quick status viewing: For this, ‘rings’ (green in Android, blue for iOS) will now appear around a user's profile photo in the chat list. The ring will let a contact know that the profile photo is to be clicked for a quick status viewing.

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