WhatsApp testing Snapchat stories-style 'Status' update
Now the entire Facebook family has a piece of Snapchat.WhatsApp is currently testing Snapchat-like Stories that lets users share images with doodles and text captions.The experimental feature, called 'Status', adds a new tab between Chats and Calls and, just like Snapchat, they vanish in 24 hours.
WhatsApp is testing a Snapchat Stories-like feature
Facebook's WhatsApp could soon get its own Snapchat moment.SEE ALSO: WhatsApp begins rolling out video calling feature, but there's a catchLess than two months since Facebook's Instagram introduced Stories, a feature strikingly similar to Snapchat's Stories, the social juggernaut is exploring the idea of adding this capability to WhatsApp as well.WhatsApp is testing a Snapchat Stories-like feature on its instant messaging and voice calling app.
WhatsApp is testing a clone of Snapchat Stories, called Status
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is experimenting with a new Status feature that lets users share mood-setting pictures and videos overlaid with other custom elements such as emoji, with the content disappearing 24 hours after it's shared — so basically a copy of Snapchat Stories.The test feature was spotted on Friday by BGR India which says Status sharing is only currently available to registered public beta testers of WhatsApp who are using a rooted Android or iOS device.We've reached out to WhatsApp with questions and will update this story with any response.
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