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WhatsApp may bring back this feature you loved

  • Facebook-owned WhatsApp added new Status feature recently.
  • The Status feature got mixed reactions.
  • WhatsApp may now bring back the previous Status feature. 

 

WhatsApp may bring back this feature you loved
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First Published Mar 14, 2017, 2:49 AM IST | Last Updated Mar 22, 2022, 3:57 PM IST

Remember, the good ol' Status feature? News has it that the company is all set to bring it back. Facebook-owned WhatsApp had recently added a new that would allow users to add pictures and videos as their status. However, looks like the feature didn't manage to click with users and is likely to be pulled back.

 

The Status feature got mixed reactions and the previous 'text' Status feature is making a comeback. India Times that the Status Tab won't be replaced, but the ability to add a status like before will be back with WhatsApp beta 2.17.95 update. 

 

The new WhatsApp Status feature was rolled out to users across the globe. Under WhatsApp’s privacy settings, you can choose who can view your update. There is also a reply button, so you can comment on any photo, video, or GIF.

 

Another highly anticipated WhatsApp feature, which is believed to be under testing, is the ability to . It was just recently that WhatsApp rolled out two-step verification for added security. The feature adds a six digit passcode to WhatsApp. You can check out our step-by-step guide to . 

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