The WhatsApp launches a new set of features for the status quo upset on Thursday. The Meta -owned Instant Messaging Platform now allows users to post collapses, music and new stickers in their status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp status feature works like stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to expanding the update of status, it is said that the WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature to allow each user to select a unique username.
WhatsApp status new features
Meta announced new features for its WhatsApp status characteristic through a blog post. The messaging app offers fresh ways to distribute updates using colleges, music and stickers. WhatsApp’s new “layout” feature allows users to share colored photos as status quo updates. This feature works like Instagram stories.
There is a new feature of music that enables users to share as a song or transform this song into a music sticker and add it to a separate status post. Since March, users can add 15 seconds of music clips or 60 seconds to video status. With the latest update, these clips can be stickers or shared as standstone updates.
WhatsApp has also brought photo stickers, which will enable users to transform and add it to their position. Users can pick an image and use the new “Add Your” sticker feature to start the conversation. Friends can respond as their own and hear what their community says.
Meta confirmed that the new status features will begin soon and will be available to everyone on the WhatsApp in the coming months. The status quo is assured that it is visible from the end to the end and only for the savior of consumers.
WhatsApp tests username feature
Meanwhile, as Wabitinpho reported, WhatsApp was found to develop a new feature that allows users to select the username as an alternative to sharing phone numbers to start the conversation. This functionality can allow users to enter a unique username in future updates. It was seen in the development of WhatsApp beta 25.17.10.70 for iOS smartphones and is currently available on the test flight app.
Usernames can contain letter characters and special characters. It should not start with “www”. Or finish with a domain like “.com” or “.Net”. The character length can be determined between 3 and 30 characters. Once the username is fixed, it will appear for others who look for it, and allow them to start chats without the need for the user’s phone number. However, the current contacts that have the phone number will continue to be seen. The purpose of this feature is to enhance the privacy of the user.
