OR Whatsapp it already has thousands of users, considering the global scenario, facing the main competitor Telegram. Therefore, while focusing on chat features and privacy settings, it hasn’t stopped giving priority to the “Status” feature. In this tab you can create posts that are deleted in 24 hours, generating interactivity.
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The evolution of WhatsApp status
Since the Meta group took over the administration of the application, Facebook and Instagram features have been considered on the platform. Status, for example, is increasingly similar to stories, even if it still has some limitations. Now the feature is highlighted, easy to access by clicking on the person’s profile picture and emoji reactions.
Another channel of communication
While many point to this attempt to give Status a lot of prominence as a way to completely transform the app, the company says the development is just another channel of communication. The focus of the service continues to be instant messaging, with support for voice and video calls.
When will the feature be available?
According to the WABetaInfo portal, the device tests started a few months ago Android, however, in the iOS system the validation was done more assertively. A small number of users of both operating systems using certain versions can already take advantage of the novelty by clicking on the microphone icon to start an instant recording. However, there is no official release date.
Audio is different from other content
Unlike photos and videos, audio will only be shared with previously selected contacts. You can add text, GIFs and trading cards to illustrate what was said in the message. The maximum time is 30 seconds, given that the messages must be short and also amusing, increasing the attractiveness of the speech itself, given that the short-term contents have been successful.
