However, last year, WhatsApp was heavily scrutinized after an update to its terms of service.Īt the time, many users expressed concerns about a section of WhatsApp’s privacy policy that detailed what is shared with parent company Facebook, which has a troubled reputation when it comes to protecting user data. The new icon will appear on the Chat screen and a single glance at the chat list will indicate a status reply.Why WhatsApp wants to convince Americans to stop sending text messages This Status indicator would be a great addition to WhatsApp as it helps to catch sight of a status reply from a routine message reply. A small icon can be seen in the screenshot shared by WABetainfo, which will make it easier for people to be aware of the replies sent to them based on their status upload. To add on, another exciting feature is also in the development phase, WABetaInfo noticed that WhatsApp is also developing a ‘Status reply indicator’ for android, desktop, and iOS users to make them able to see the replies to their status instantly. On the cover photo, one can display Sales offers, services, and much more information to further excel in the competitive market.

This is a great update for the Business community to enhance the representation of their portfolios and to guide and assist visitors about the Business. In addition to it, the WhatsApp development tracker, WABetaInfo has revealed a screenshot of the upcoming update informing that users can choose their image from the phone’s media or they can upload any image directly from the source. This cover photo will be rectangular and appear behind the round display picture just as on Facebook. The cover picture will not only display to the Business, but also to the regular WhatsApp user who visits the business contact. A cover image of a business account will display once the profile is open. Business profiles will grow on WhatsApp just like on LinkedIn. The idea behind this newly developed feature on WhatsApp Beta is that the cover picture attracts buyers and the business community.

Right now, it is running on iPhones, but sooner or later it will also be accessible for desktop and Android users. This new addition to WhatsApp is still in the testing phase.

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