Now you will not need to come out of the group to put a status inspired by the conversation going on in a group. You will be able to update your status directly from the group chat itself.

Instant messaging app WhatsApp keeps bringing new features for its users. This also makes the experience of using the app fun. Meanwhile, the company is working on a feature that can change the way you put status forever. Now you will not need to come out of the group to put a status inspired by the conversation going on in a group. You will be able to update your status directly from the group chat itself.

How will this new feature work?

This feature will be very easy to use. When this feature comes to your phone, you will see a new option in the profile icon at the top in the group chat.

New icon of status

On the profile icon of the group, you will see a green circle (ring) like the status.

Tap and add status

As soon as you tap on this icon, the status editor will open directly in front of you. Here you can post your status by writing a photo, video or text.

Privacy will remain the same

The most important thing is that your status will not be seen only by the people of the group. It will be visible to your contacts according to your current privacy settings.

What is the biggest advantage of this feature?

The main advantage of this feature is convenience and time saving. Many times it happens that we are talking to friends or family members in a group and feel like putting a funny or important status related to the same conversation. For now, we have to close the group, go to the status tab and then add the status. But after this new feature, you will be able to put status from the group chat in just one tap, which will save your time.

Who is getting this feature right now?

Let us tell you that this feature is currently in the development stage, that is, work is still going on on it. It was first seen in WhatsApp beta version 2.24.17.10 for Android. This means that it is not yet available to general users or even beta testers. It is expected that after the testing is completed, it will be rolled out to all users soon.

Will it have any effect on your privacy?

Absolutely not. WhatsApp has clarified that this feature will not change your status privacy. Your status will be visible only to those people whom you have allowed to see your status in your privacy settings (eg - My Contacts, My Contacts Except...). This feature only makes the process of putting status easier, it does not change who can see your status.