WhatsApp is testing a new feature to tag contacts in status updates

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WhatsApp is testing a new feature to tag contacts in status updates
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WhatsApp has been part of Meta's suite of apps for a while now, and over the years, it's picked up a bunch of features that align it more closely with its siblings, Instagram and Facebook. Now, it looks like the messaging app is gearing up to roll out yet another feature previously exclusive to those social media platforms.there were reports about this feature being in development

To tag a contact, users will see a button in the caption bar while sharing photos and videos for status updates. This handy option is available right before you hit publish. Plus, you should know that the mentioned contacts can reshare the status update with their own audience using a new reshare button on the status screen. If they think the update is noteworthy or valuable, they can easily pass it along to their contacts, helping to spread the word. However, when they share the status, the original creator stays under wraps, so viewers of the reshared status won't be able to reach out to them directly.

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