WhatsApp is getting its own version of a status update feature, similar to Instagram Notes. As on Instagram, the new feature allows users of the Meta-owned messaging app to post a short, text update that can be seen by others. In this space, you could let people know what you’re up to or what’s new in your life.

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WhatsApp is reintroducing its 'About' feature, allowing users to share temporary text updates visible to contacts. Similar to Instagram's Notes, these

WhatsApp is rolling out a refreshed “About” status feature that works much like Instagram Notes, letting users post short text updates that appear above chats and on profiles

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WhatsApp will add usernames linked to Instagram and Facebook handles, reducing phone number reliance and unifying identity across Meta apps.