In WhatsApp, users will get the option to skip or block status ads and promoted channels.

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Status ads arrive in WhatsApp

WhatsApp is now slowly adding business tools to its platform, with the recent announcement of Status Ads and Promoted Channels. The company says that these updates will not have any negative impact on the privacy of users. These new features aim to make it easier for users to find businesses and content channels in the app. Along with this, WhatsApp has also assured that private chats and calls will be completely secure.

Features of Status ads

The new status ads in WhatsApp will be visible to users in the Updates tab, where status posts and promoted channels will appear together. These ads will be clearly marked so that users can recognize that these are advertisements. Users will also have the option to hide them by swiping up, like they do with normal status updates.

• marked ads
• Option to swipe or block
• Full attention to privacy

The company also said that status updates, calls and chats will be end-to-end encrypted, so that users’ messaging will remain safe and will not be used for ads. In some countries, users will have the option to take a subscription to enjoy an ad-free experience.

Group chat history feature

WhatsApp also recently added the Group Chat History feature, which makes group chats even easier. Now when a new member joins a group, he or she gets help understanding previous conversations. Group admins or other members can share old messages (25 to 100) with new members, maintaining the context of the new conversation.

Main Features

• Status Ads and Promoted Channels
• Group chat history feature
• Secure chats and calls

Features of

• easy search feature
• reliable security
• Option to block ads