WhatsApp Prepares New Feature That Can Send WA Status to Instagram Story

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – The latest beta version of WhatsApp on Android is said to have the option to link an Instagram account with WhatsApp.

This feature, which is still in the development stage, allows WhatsApp status updates to be posted directly as a Story on Instagram.

This kind of integration can set WhatsApp apart from its competitors and make it easier for users to share updates automatically across multiple networks platform.

However, it’s worth noting that the differences between what’s shared on WhatsApp and Instagram may make this feature not very useful for some users.

As the most popular instant messaging application in the world, WhatsApp sometimes they are late in adopting new features that have been introduced by their competitors. Call it the Channel feature inspired by Telegram.

However, as a subsidiary of Meta, WhatsApp has the potential to benefit from integration with other applications under the company’s umbrella. This is as quoted from Android PoliceWednesday (6/12/2023).

For example, Instagram, which is also part of Meta, often updates its features earlier than WhatsApp.

For example, Instagram adopted Snapchat-style short story updates in 2016, while WhatsApp followed suit in 2017.

Even though both are categorized as social media tools, Instagram is used more to connect with friends and follow influencers, while WhatsApp is used more for personal relationships.

As this progresses, it’s also important to note that Instagram Story’s creative tools are more advanced with dynamic stickers for weather, time, and location.

These features are not yet available on WhatsApp, and users may look forward to future updates to fill the gaps.