WhatsApp to let you share your Status to Facebook Stories (and other platforms)
WhatsApp is currently testing the ability to share your Status to Facebook Stories, according to The Verge. The feature is reportedly available via the latest beta (although we can’t see it just yet), and sits just below the My Status option.
Even though the option directly references Facebook Stories, the WhatsApp team claims they aren’t linking WhatsApp and Facebook accounts for this feature. Instead, the function apparently makes use of Android’s existing sharing functionality, allowing you to share your WhatsApp Status to the likes of Instagram and Google Photos too.
The team tells The Verge that even if you share your WhatsApp Status to another Facebook-owned service, they will be seen as separate events and won’t be linked by the social media giant. It also adds that they won’t be implementing automatic Status sharing to other platforms.
Time will tell whether the two companies keep their separation pledge, but they already made headlines back in 2016 when WhatsApp started sharing user data with its parent company. In any event, you can sign up for the WhatsApp beta via the Play Store button below.
Previous WhatsApp updates
Privacy settings for group invites
April 3, 2019: The Facebook-owned messaging app has introduced a privacy setting for group invites, so you’ll need to be notified before being added to a group chat. The option is available at account > privacy > groups, and allows you to toggle between ‘nobody,’ ‘my contacts’, or ‘everyone.’ Choose the first option and all users inviting you to a group will need to send you a private invite before you’re added. Choose ‘my contacts’ and your contacts can indeed add you to a group without notifying you first.
Message sharing limits
January 21, 2019: WhatsApp is tackling hoaxes spread on the messaging app by making it so that users can now only forward messages to five contacts or groups at once. The functionality first appeared in India after people were reportedly killed by mobs in connection with hoax WhatsApp messages, but now the restriction is global.
Picture-in-picture videos
December 19, 2018: WhatsApp now supports picture-in-picture videos. The PiP option simply allows you to view web videos in a window, without leaving the WhatsApp chat. You can also drag and resize the video clip, allowing you to see the chat in the background. And yes, you can scroll through the background chat while watching a video.
WhatsApp Stickers
November 8, 2018: WhatsApp has followed other popular messaging apps by adding Stickers. Users can find Stickers under the “emoji” menu via the”sticker” icon at the bottom of a chat. Users can also download more sticker packs using the “+” icon.
More WhatsApp content:
- 21 essential WhatsApp tricks and tips you should know
- Here’s how to use WhatsApp without a SIM card in your phone
- How to delete WhatsApp messages that are up to a week old
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