WhatsApp is stepping up its game when it comes to user privacy and control over shared content. The popular messaging app is currently testing a new feature that will give users an extra layer of control over who can see their status updates. This upcoming addition aims to ensure that your status updates are visible only to the intended audience.
The new feature, discovered in the WhatsApp beta Android 2.24.12.27 update, is called “status privacy confirmation.” It’s designed to provide users with a prompt before they share a status update, displaying the current privacy settings and giving them the option to change who can view the update.
With this feature, users can easily share status updates with all their contacts or with a specific group of contacts that they have previously set up. This way, users won’t have to adjust their privacy settings individually for each status update they share.
Currently, WhatsApp allows users to control who can view their status updates through the app’s Settings > Privacy menu or the Status Editor page. However, the new status privacy confirmation feature aims to make this process even more straightforward and accessible.
By reminding users of their status privacy settings before they hit the share button, WhatsApp ensures that users are fully aware of who can see their content. This added step gives users the opportunity to adjust their settings if needed, preventing any unintended sharing of their status updates.
While the exact release date for this feature is still unknown, WABetaInfo reports that some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store already have access to the status privacy confirmation feature. The feature is expected to roll out to more users in the coming days.
In addition to this privacy-focused update, WhatsApp has recently introduced other enhancements to the status feature. Users can now upload status videos up to one minute long, allowing them to share longer moments and stories with their friends and family.
Furthermore, WhatsApp is also working on improving the overall status experience by prioritizing the most relevant updates at the beginning of the list. This means that updates from frequent contacts or pinned chats will be displayed first in the horizontal status list, making it easier for users to catch up with the updates they care about most.
With these updates, WhatsApp aims to provide users with a more personalized and secure experience when sharing their status updates, ensuring that their content reaches the intended audience while maintaining their privacy preferences.
