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WhatsApp is trying to out-cool Instagram with its latest Status updates


WhatsApp users can now privately mention their friends in Status updates and get reactions.

It's another fun way to stay connected with friends and family by sharing quick videos or photos that disappear after 24 hours. Just like Instagram Stories, users can now reshare their friends' WhatsApp Status updates if they're mentioned privately, which is new to the messaging platform. Not very long ago, WhatsApp also rolled out another Instagram Stories-like feature: the ability to share longer video status updates.

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