WhatsApp status notifications feature coming soon: Here’s how it will work

In the world of messaging apps, WhatsApp has always made waves with its innovative features. Following news of WhatsApp’s advancements in artificial intelligence technology, the company is now gearing up to improve the status viewing experience for users.

The latest buzz revolves around WhatsApp’s upcoming feature on Android, which is designed to provide users with notifications about status updates.according to Report Sources from WABetaInfo claim that the feature is currently under development and is expected to be included in an upcoming version of WhatsApp. The feature is still in the testing phase of Android beta version “2.24.8.13” and is not yet available for widespread testing.

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Increase user engagement

Apart from this, WhatsApp is also working on a feature that will alert users when they are mentioned in status updates, thus enhancing their engagement with the platform. The main goal behind these developments is to make users aware of relevant activities within their network. However, what makes this feature unique is its ability to notify users of unseen status updates.

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Guesses and Expectations

The leaked screenshot shows a notification that reads: “You have an invisible status update [contact name],” although the exact trigger for these notifications remains unclear. WABetaInfo’s speculation suggests that notifications may be prompted when users miss a mentioned status update. This helps ensure that users stay connected and updated with interactions within their WhatsApp circles .