On Monday (4), the website WABetaInfo published a text saying that WhatsApp would be releasing a new version with updates to hide online status, changes in the function of reacting to messages and a series of news. The company, however, said it “does not comment on rumours”.
In a statement, WhatsApp stated that: “The source of this information is Wabetainfo and WhatsApp does not comment on rumours.”
The supposed update would be for some Beta users who have the latest versions of the app for Android and iOS.
Possible changes
Hide status: the supposed feature would allow you to choose which of your contacts could see if you are online — as is the case with the “last seen” function that allows you to view the last time someone was in the application. Options include “Everyone”, “Nobody”, “My Contacts” and “My Contacts Except…”.
Currently, the platform shows in the window of each conversation when the user is online.
WhatsApp is working on the ability to hide the online status!
WhatsApp is finally listening to user feedback by developing a feature that lets us choose who can see when we are online on WhatsApp!https://t.co/eew9OVi5I1 pic.twitter.com/y3DWfobY3P
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) July 1, 2022
The rumor flooded social media with comments, as users had long been asking for more ‘privacy’. Some recalled the existence of the MSN from Microsoft, which allowed the user to be “invisible” while using the application.
My God, there has to be an update for yesterday to remove whatsapp online or come back with MSN
— gabriel (@gaabrielsg) June 25, 2022
I just wish whatsapp had that MSN function in the old ones…
online
Occupied
Absent
Offline (especially this one)— Lucas Feitosa (@LucasFeitosaCC) June 28, 2022
In addition to the status changes, WABetaInfo said that WhatsApp would be working on an update to the reactions to messages . According to the site, some beta users who could react to conversations using any emoji.
The current version allows six reactions with positive symbol with hand, heart, laugh, surprise, sad and crossed hands (thanking).
However, the possible updates have not reached users and are nothing more than rumors, according to WhatsApp.
Source: CNN Brasil
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