WhatsApp Status Gets Social: Likes and Mentions Arrive!
WhatsApp is constantly evolving, adding new features to keep users connected and engaged. The latest updates bring two popular social media features, likes and mentions, to WhatsApp Status. These additions enhance the platform's capabilities for communication and provide users with a more interactive way to express themselves and engage with their network.
Express Your Appreciation with Likes
Now you can easily show your appreciation for your friends' WhatsApp status updates. A simple tap of the heart icon in the bottom right corner of a status will add a like. The heart icon will turn green to indicate your reaction. Importantly, these likes remain private, only visible to the status owner, ensuring your privacy and allowing you to express your approval without public display.
Mentioning Friends for Personalized Communication
The new mention feature allows you to directly address specific individuals in your status update. Just type "@" followed by the friend's name, and they will be notified about your mention. Similar to likes, mentions are also private, meaning only the tagged users will see your mention. This ensures the status owner's privacy, preventing unintended exposure to a wider audience. The tagged users can still share your status, ensuring your message reaches the people you want to engage with directly.
What are the new features added to WhatsApp Status?
The latest updates to WhatsApp Status include the ability to "like" posts and mention specific users.
How do you like a WhatsApp Status?
To like a WhatsApp Status, you tap the heart icon in the bottom right corner of the status.
Who can see the likes on a WhatsApp Status?
The likes on a WhatsApp Status are only visible to the status owner.
How do you mention someone in a WhatsApp Status?
To mention someone in a WhatsApp Status, you type "@" followed by their name in the status text.
What happens when someone is mentioned in a WhatsApp Status?
Only the mentioned users will see the tag in the status, allowing the status owner to direct their message to specific individuals without compromising privacy.
Boosting Connection and Engagement
These new features, likes and mentions, are being gradually rolled out globally, making WhatsApp Status an even more powerful platform for connection and communication. They provide users with more ways to interact and connect with the people who matter most, enhancing the overall experience and offering more personalized communication opportunities.