WhatsApp To Send Instant Alerts For Status Updates From Favourite Contacts
WhatsApp is working on a new feature designed for users who don’t want to miss a single Status update from selected contacts. Instead of checking the Status tab repeatedly, you’ll soon receive direct notifications whenever a chosen contact posts something new. This upgrade is currently under testing for Android users and is expected to roll out gradually over the next few weeks.
How the WhatsApp Status Notification Feature Will Work
As per findings by WABetaInfo, this capability was spotted in the WhatsApp beta 2.25.30.4 update. When you open a contact's status and tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, a new option-'Get Notifications' will appear. Once you tap it, WhatsApp will ask for confirmation and start sending alerts every time that contact uploads a new Status.
If at any point you decide to stop receiving updates, you can return to the same menu and choose 'Mute Notifications'. This gives users full control over whose Status updates they want to be notified about.
Whenever a selected contact shares a fresh update, WhatsApp will deliver a real-time alert with their name. If the Status includes an image or video, a miniature preview will also appear in the notification by allowing you to view it without even launching the app.
Another benefit is privacy: the contact you’ve enabled notifications for will not be notified about this action, keeping the feature entirely discreet.
Reports suggest that WhatsApp is rolling out this addition in stages, testing it with a limited group of users to ensure smooth performance and reliability.
Quick FAQs
What is WhatsApp's new Status Notification feature?
This feature alerts users when a selected contact posts a new Status.
Which users currently have access?
It is available in the WhatsApp beta 2.25.30.4 update for Android users.
How do you turn on Status Notifications ?
Open a contact's Status, tap the three-dot menu at the top, and select "Get Notifications."
Will the contact be notified?
No, WhatsApp will keep it private. The contact won't know you’ve enabled notifications for their Status.
Can the feature be disabled?
Yes, you can switch it off any time using the "Mute Notifications" option in the same menu.
How the WhatsApp Status Notification Feature Will Work
As per findings by WABetaInfo, this capability was spotted in the WhatsApp beta 2.25.30.4 update. When you open a contact's status and tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, a new option-'Get Notifications' will appear. Once you tap it, WhatsApp will ask for confirmation and start sending alerts every time that contact uploads a new Status.
If at any point you decide to stop receiving updates, you can return to the same menu and choose 'Mute Notifications'. This gives users full control over whose Status updates they want to be notified about.
Whenever a selected contact shares a fresh update, WhatsApp will deliver a real-time alert with their name. If the Status includes an image or video, a miniature preview will also appear in the notification by allowing you to view it without even launching the app.
Another benefit is privacy: the contact you’ve enabled notifications for will not be notified about this action, keeping the feature entirely discreet.
Reports suggest that WhatsApp is rolling out this addition in stages, testing it with a limited group of users to ensure smooth performance and reliability.
Quick FAQs
What is WhatsApp's new Status Notification feature?
This feature alerts users when a selected contact posts a new Status.
Which users currently have access?
It is available in the WhatsApp beta 2.25.30.4 update for Android users.
How do you turn on Status Notifications ?
Open a contact's Status, tap the three-dot menu at the top, and select "Get Notifications."
Will the contact be notified?
No, WhatsApp will keep it private. The contact won't know you’ve enabled notifications for their Status.
Can the feature be disabled?
Yes, you can switch it off any time using the "Mute Notifications" option in the same menu.
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