WhatsApp Status is getting a bit of a facelift.
Status is Whatsapp’s Version of an AIM Away Message (an ancient aol feature from the early days of the social internet), which basically allows users to say what they’re up to what they’re not near the app. In a new feature released on Thursday, you can personalize your status just like you would has Instagram Story.
“More ways to express yourself on status.”
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“Whatsapp status is your private space to keep the people who matter most to you up to date on what’s happening day to day to day. Front Row Seat or you just want to share Made you smile most today, brings even more of your personality to each status, “A press release from whatsapp reads.
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You can turn your Away Message into a collage, like you would in Instagram stories, by using the layout tool. You can add music, post stickers, and add the “add yours” sticker, all of which you can alredy do on Instagram Stories.
If it isn’t clear at this point, Meta Owns Both Instagram and Whatsapp, so the similars aren Bollywood. Plus, it’s sort of meta’s mo to add in features users may or may not want as a ploy to keep them on the platform longer.
“Whether you’re sharing the everyday moments that make up your life or a big occination, we hope these new features give you even more ways to brings to brings to you Along and Up to Date on What to Date on What on Whats on Whats’ Release adds.
The features began rolling out on Thursday and will continue rolling out over the next few months.