June 8th 2024.
In recent months, WhatsApp has unveiled several updates to its platform. One of the latest updates includes a feature that allows users to see which of their friends have been active on the app. According to WABetaInfo, this move is aimed at encouraging more conversations between users.
This new feature, which is currently in beta testing, will display a list of contacts who have been online recently. The goal is to help users discover new people to chat with by showing them contacts they haven't messaged yet. It's worth noting that this update is optional and will only show an overall view of who has been online recently. It won't reveal real-time status updates for all contacts.
When a user tries to start a new chat or call, the details of who has been online recently will disappear. This allows users to see who is currently available for immediate interaction. WABetaInfo explains that this feature is not meant to provide a comprehensive list of all online contacts, but rather a snapshot of recent activity.
The beta testing version of this feature shows a glimpse of how it will look. WABetaInfo states that the purpose of this feature is to give users an overview of activity, rather than a detailed view of each contact's online status. It's important to note that if a user has not previously messaged a contact or has been blocked by them, they will not be able to see their online status.
Despite WhatsApp already having the feature that shows when a user is online, typing, or their last seen status, this new feature also includes privacy options. WABetaInfo assures users that their privacy is a top priority, and those who have disabled their last seen and online status will not appear on this list. This ensures that user privacy preferences are always respected.
Users also have the option to turn off this feature entirely or only have it on for specific contacts. However, if it is turned off, they will no longer be able to see when other contacts are online as well. This update will be rolling out to users in the coming weeks, giving them more control over their online status and interactions with others on the app.
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