WhatsApp is gearing up to enhance privacy for its users by testing a new ‘Close Friends’ feature for status updates. This update, currently available in the latest iOS beta, lets users share status updates with a select group of contacts—mirroring the popular ‘Close Friends’ feature on Instagram.
New Way to Share with Privacy
With this new feature, you can pick a trusted group of contacts and share your status updates only with them. This move aims to give users more control over their shared content and privacy settings. The feature is currently in beta testing, so only select users can try it out right now. However, WhatsApp is expected to roll this out to all users soon.
Why This Matters for Users
Many people want to share moments with close friends without broadcasting to everyone in their contact list. By introducing this feature, WhatsApp is catching up with other social platforms like Instagram, which already offer similar privacy tools. Stay tuned for updates as WhatsApp continues to improve its privacy features for a more personalized experience!
Sources: India Today
