NEW YORK (Kashmir English): WhatsApp, the messaging application owned by Meta, has added new options and changes to the status feature for users.
According to the latest update, WhatsApp has provided additional options for status sharing, while the layout of the status has also been changed.
Along with this, the view count has been moved from the right side to the left, which is very similar to the style of Instagram Stories.
Technology experts say that these features have been added to make the user experience more convenient and attractive.
The new update will gradually reach all users in the next few days.
This messaging app, owned by Meta, has also added two buttons on the right side of the status screen, with the help of which users will be able to share their status directly on Facebook or Instagram. This feature is also available for text-based statuses.
According to WhatsApp, to use the new sharing button, users will have to link their account to Meta’s account center, however, this step is completely optional and the user can link or unlink their account whenever they want.
The company has clarified that whether the account is linked or not, all WhatsApp messages and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted and the privacy and security of users will not be affected.
Currently, this feature is available to users using the latest beta version of Android, while more users will be provided with it in future updates.
Earlier, WhatsApp released a new update in its beta version, bringing the app version to 25.26.10.71.
This update introduces a new feature, Ask Meta AI, which allows users to directly question Meta AI about any chat message, meaning no need to leave the app and Google terms you don’t understand.
With this update, a new “Ask Meta AI” option appears in the menu for incoming messages. When selected, it opens a chat window with Meta AI, where the chosen message is quoted as a reference.
Unlike traditional message forwarding, the content is not sent automatically. Instead, users must provide additional context or questions for Meta AI before sending. This process encourages users to actively clarify, verify, or request further explanation on information they receive.
