WhatsApp for Android is getting a brand new function that can permit customers to say others on their standing updates, as per a function tracker. The standing replace mentions function is alleged to be non-public, so solely the uploader and the customers talked about will have the ability to see it. The performance of the function is alleged to be much like Instagram Stories, the place the talked about consumer is notified concerning the standing replace. Notably, the moment messaging platform can also be engaged on the Meta AI voice mode function, as per a report.
WhatsApp Status Update Mentions Feature
According to a post by WhatsApp function tracker WABetaData, the function was noticed within the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.3 replace. The function is at the moment not seen so the customers who’ve signed up for the Google Beta Programme will be unable to check it out.
WhatsApp standing replace mentions function
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Based on a screenshot shared by the function tracker, the brand new possibility solely impacts the standing replace course of. At current, the function doesn’t permit customers to tag others. However, it’s mentioned that with this replace, customers will have the ability to tag the saved contacts. The screenshot dubs the function as “mentions”.
The point out icon, represented with an ‘@’ may be seen positioned on the textual content subject earlier than the ship button. Another screenshot shares the small print of the function and states that the talked about consumer will get a message from the consumer highlighting that they have been talked about. They are additionally mentioned to obtain a notification about the identical. Once talked about, customers can view the standing and can even reshare it.
After updating the standing, the talked about consumer’s identify will seem beneath the consumer’s identify. However, because the function is non-public, solely the consumer and the talked about particular person will have the ability to see it. This manner, customers can privately point out somebody to whom they wish to present the standing, with out letting everybody else about it.
Separately, WhatsApp can also be reported to be engaged on the Meta AI voice mode function. The function, a two-way voice communication mode with synthetic intelligence (AI), is alleged to reach with a number of voice choices. Some of those are mentioned to have a US accent, whereas others might need a UK accent. Additionally, the report claims that Meta can even add a number of public figures’ voices, though the names weren’t revealed.
