WhatsApp is reportedly said to roll out the new status updates notification feature.
As reported by WABetaInfo, the meta-owned app is exploring additional features to alert users about new status updates, such as allowing them to receive other notifications.
According to the report, the feature is in the testing phase and it will be available in future updates. WhatsApp is currently testing a feature that will alert and update users about the new unseen status from their contacts. This feature is said to be included in a forthcoming update of the app. The functionality, still in its testing phase within the Android beta version “2.24.8.13”, is not yet available for widespread testing.
But what are the speculations that might trigger these notifications?
It’s crucial for us to acknowledge that there are some speculations considering some situations that trigger these notifications. One of them could involve notifications being triggered after the user receives a mention in a status update that they haven’t yet viewed. This mechanism is designed with the notion of ensuring the users to stay informed about relevant updates that directly concern them.
The report mentions that WhatsApp might prioritize notifying users about unseen status updates from their favorite contacts, enhancing, the significance of these relationships and the importance of staying updated with their activities. But prioritizing notifications from favorite contacts, WhatsApp has the potential to improve the relevance and timeliness of status updates.