In addition to sending text or audio messages, WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, also provides status. Like the stories feature on Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp statuses are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Not only that, many people regularly post statuses on WhatsApp, as there is an opportunity to decide which person can see the status. WhatsApp is going to launch a new facility called ‘Private Tag’ in the status option, which is popular among users.
A specific person can be tagged in their status if the private tag feature is turned on. After that, WhatsApp will automatically send a status notification to the tagged person after publishing the status. As a result, even if he is busy with work, he can easily see the status. Not only that, tagging a person’s name in a status will not be visible to anyone else, according to WABetaInfo, a company that works on various WhatsApp features.
According to a recent WABetaInfo report, users of WhatsApp may soon be able to mention their contacts in status updates. Users will also be notified when they are mentioned in these kinds of updates. Given that users are more likely to interact with status updates from other mentioned users, it is likely that this has been done to increase user engagement on the app.
WhatsApp is also aiming to make QR payments simpler in addition to this. It is said that the messaging app will make it simple for you to share your QR code directly from the chats tab. To do this at the moment, you must navigate to the settings. This new update will make it easier and faster. Furthermore, when you distribute your QR code,
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s personal tag feature can be used in a similar way to mention followers on Instagram Stories. One can easily select a particular person’s name as a personal tag while posting a status. The facility is currently in the testing phase. Soon, this facility will be open to all.
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