WhatsApp's on Friday rolled out its new feature 'Status' live across Android, iOS and Windows software wherein the users can upload pictures and videos for their contacts to see, instead of regular text status message. On the occasion of its eighth birthday today, WhatsApp made live its new OTA update where users can send photos, videos and GIFs through Status to share special moments throughout their day with friends and family. The makers of this instant messaging service have released the main features of this update, as follows: - Users have the liberty to monitor who can see their Status update. In WhatsApp's privacy settings, you have the option to choose the people who will receive your update. You can select from the options: "my contacts," "contacts except..." and "only share with..." -Users can see viewers of their update by tapping the eye icon at the bottom of any Status update to view a list of contacts who have seen the update. -When you view someone's Status update, there is a reply button, so you can comment on any photo, video, or GIF. Once you tap reply, your message will be sent in a WhatsApp chat with a thumbnail of the Status update. Read more..
“Even after these efforts … these mob lynchings are continuing.” Mobs are killing people in India based on false rumors spread through WhatsApp Jul 15,`18 - More than a dozen people in India have died since May because mobs are believing viral messages from WhatsApp that accuse people of child trafficking, organ harvesting or other egregious acts.
WhatsApp limits service to counter Indian rumor-led lynchings WhatsApp limits India service to counter rumor-led lynchings July 20, 2018 -- Social messaging platform WhatsApp announced new rules in India on Friday to counter the rise of lynchings tied to messaged rumors.