WHATSAPP MAY SOON ALLOW USERS TO REPORT STATUS UPDATES

Sun 25 December 2022:

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is developing a new feature that will let users post status updates on desktop beta, according to reports.

The new feature will allow users to report a status update right within a new menu in the status section, reports WABetaInfo.

If users see any suspicious status update that might violate the Terms of Service, they will be able to report it to the moderation team with the new option.

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Same as the reporting messages, the status update will be forwarded to the company for moderation reasons so they can see if there is a violation.

However, this feature does not break end-to-end encryption.

Nobody, not even WhatsApp and Meta, can see the content of users’ messages and listen to their private calls, but it is important for the company to bring a report option to keep the platform and users safe.

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According to the source, WhatsApp Desktop beta will get a future upgrade that will include the option to report status updates.

In the meantime, the messaging service last month gave some beta testers access to a new feature that lets users view profile images in group chats on a desktop.

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