WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to mention specific contacts directly in their status updates. This new addition brings a more interactive and personalized touch to the platform, giving users an easier way to highlight or engage specific people within their status posts.
By simply using the “@” symbol followed by a contact’s name, users can tag friends or family, similar to how mentions work in chats or social media platforms. When tagged, the mentioned contact will receive a notification, ensuring they don’t miss the update where they’ve been featured. This feature is expected to make status updates more engaging, especially in group settings, where users can give shoutouts, ask for feedback, or draw attention to particular people within their contacts.
The ability to mention contacts adds another layer of interaction to WhatsApp’s status feature, which has become a popular tool for sharing photos, videos, and text updates that disappear after 24 hours. This new function is available to all users with the latest app update, further enhancing the platform’s appeal as a multi-functional messaging service.
