WhatsApp announces slew of new features for status update


The users can also show their loved ones exactly how they feel with just a tap as the Meta-owned company has facilitated new status reactions on its application. — Photo by Dima Solomin on Unsplash

Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a slew of new features that will allow users to share voice messages on their status. Once shared, the ring will appear around profile photos in the Chat list and other places. WhatsApp has provided the information on its official Twitter handle.

"We've added some exciting updates to the status feature. Tell it how it is, your way, with voice status. Now you can effortlessly record and share voice messages on your status," WhatsApp tweeted.

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