WhatsApp takes a Facebook response with colorful state updates

In December, Facebook began testing colorful state updates, which were then broadcast to all in March. Now, the same feature also opened its way to WhatsApp.

Now you can create and publish status updates with the font and background color of your choice. In addition, you can also add links to the mix if you wish. These colorful state updates have been very popular on Facebook so far, as they stand out and are much more interesting than those that contain only text. This is a simple to use feature that ensures that your publication will take a little more attention.

As before, you can always control who can see your status updates by entering privacy settings. You can also consult those who have consulted them using the small eye icon and respond to updates.

The WhatsApp update is now running, so if you do not have the latest version, you should see it on your device in the next few days. Let us know what you think about WhatsApp's latest advances in the comments.

Previous WhatsApp Updates

 Share a file type

July 13:  WhatsApp now allows users to share any type of file, meaning that you are no longer limited to things like photos, videos, PDFs and Word documents: as long as the file has less than 100 MB in size, you can share everything.

Fixed Chats feature

May 19: This feature allows you to locate up to three cats at the top of the conversation list. To do this, all you have to do is touch and hold a cat, select the new pin icon that appears in the action bar, and you are ready to go. Once pinned, the cat will stay on top at all times, so you'll have no problem finding it once you've opened the app. Of course, you can always unplug a cat whenever you want and disentangle another.

 Google GIF GIF Support

March 17: This update added the option to send GIF with Google's Gboard keyboard. Previously, GIFs were supported, but only through the WhatsApp GIF interface. Gboard's GIF panel has been grayed out and therefore unusable in the application. This has now changed, which is great news for the millions of Gboard users around the world.

WhatsApp Status Updates

February 20: In order to compete with Snapchat, WhatsApp has launched a new feature called Status. Like Snapchat Stories, the new state feature allows users to share photos and videos with friends who will disappear after a short period of time.

                                     

WhatsApp discontinued its long-standing text status updates when it introduced the new format but, following user feedback, the company reintroduced static status. Users can now use both features independently.

 Two-Step Verification

February 10: WhatsApp users can now enable two-step verification of their accounts for more stringent security. It is not configured automatically, nor does the application prompt you to do so, but you will need to go to Settings> Account> Two-Step Verification> Enable. Then, add a six-digit PIN and a backup email address and confirm. The next time you try to set up a device with your phone number, you will receive your PIN.