In a bid to enhance user engagement and interactivity, WhatsApp has rolled out two exciting new features for its Stories: tagging and private likes. The updates, which are now available globally, aim to offer users a more personalized and private way to interact with content shared through the popular feature.
Tagging: A New Way to Engage
With the new tagging feature, users can now mention their contacts directly within WhatsApp Stories. By typing “@” followed by a contact’s name, users can tag friends, family, or groups in their posts, giving a more interactive touch to shared content. Tagged users will be notified and can easily view the story in which they were mentioned.
This update makes it easier for users to engage in conversations around shared content, whether it’s a photo, video, or status update, without leaving the app.
Private Likes: A Quiet Way to Show Support
The second major update, private likes, allows users to react to stories without publicly displaying their approval. Unlike before, where likes were visible to everyone who viewed the story, the new private likes system ensures that reactions remain personal. Only the person who posted the story can see who liked it, giving users a more discreet way to show support for their contacts’ content.
What This Means for Users
The new features offer more control and privacy over how people interact with stories. Tagging makes it easier for users to create meaningful connections, while private likes eliminate the pressure of public reactions, allowing users to engage with content on their own terms.
These updates come as part of WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to make the platform more dynamic and user-friendly, focusing on strengthening connections between users in a way that prioritizes privacy and personalized interactions.
For now, the new features are available in the latest WhatsApp app update for both Android and iOS users. Keep an eye out for more updates, as WhatsApp continues to evolve with new ways to keep you connectedenv
