WhatsApp is set to introduce a significant update this week, reintroducing a feature known as About but with a new twist. This feature, which was present in the early days of the app, is making a comeback to provide users with an easy and quick way to share updates about their lives. According to WhatsApp, the revamped About feature aims to offer a more visible, timely, and user-friendly experience.
The new About feature allows users to share brief updates about their lives using a short phrase and an emoji. This status will be prominently displayed at the top of the chat window, ensuring that others can easily see it. Additionally, users can interact with someone’s About by directly responding to it within a chat. About statuses will automatically expire after one day, but users have the flexibility to adjust the duration or visibility settings by accessing the Settings menu.
For those concerned about privacy, WhatsApp provides options to control who can view their About status. Users can customize visibility settings to restrict access to only their contacts or expand it to a wider audience. The updated About feature will be gradually rolled out to all mobile users throughout the week, offering a more engaging and personalized chatting experience for WhatsApp users.