WhatsApp Status video limit reduced to 15 seconds in India temporarily [Update: Restored back to 30 seconds]

Update: May 19, 2020 — WhatsApp has restored the 30 seconds status limit in India after nearly two months. This is reflected in Android 2.20.166 update.

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Facebook decides not to introduce ads in WhatsApp Status for now [Update: More details]

Update: April 24th, 2020 – A new report from “The Information” says that Zuckerberg had suspended the move to introduce ads in WhatsApp to avoid angering regulators and also avoid backlash from users. It also adds how it could implement targeted advertising on the app. Continue reading “Facebook decides not to introduce ads in WhatsApp Status for now [Update: More details]”

WhatsApp gets Facebook-like colorful text-based Status updates

WhatsApp colorful status

After testing Facebook-like color text status feature, WhatsApp today officially started rolling out the feature that lets you to customize text statuses by choosing a specific font and background color, or include links. Continue reading “WhatsApp gets Facebook-like colorful text-based Status updates”

Jio introduces Jio Prime membership, WhatsApp Status starts rolling out and more – FoneArena Daily

Reliance Jio Prime

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WhatsApp Status starts rolling out for Android and iOS, takes on Snapchat and Instagram Stories

WhatsApp Status

After testing out WhatsApp Status back in November last year and rolling out the feature for beta users last week, WhatsApp today officially announced that it will start rolling the Status feature that lets you add photos, videos and emojis to status messages from today. This is similar to Snapchat and Instagram Stories. Continue reading “WhatsApp Status starts rolling out for Android and iOS, takes on Snapchat and Instagram Stories”