WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles/ Social Media news

 Source : socialmediatoday.com

Title : WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles

Author :Andrew Hutchinson 

Date : November 20

Page : N/A Online resource 

Link: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/whatsapp-adds-activity-notes-to-user-profiles/806084/

Summary:

WhatsApp is bringing back an old feature called “About.” This feature lets users write a short note on their profile to show what they are doing or how they feel. The “About” will appear on your profile photo and people can reply to it.“About will expire after one day, but you can also choose for it to disappear faster or keep it around for longer at a time of your choosing. Just go to Settings and tap ‘Set About’ to choose your timer.” although It disappears after one day, but you can change the time. Only your contacts can see it. WhatsApp hopes this will help people stay connected more easily, especially younger users. 

WhatsApp said, “About was our first feature… we made it simple for you to quickly share what’s up in your life.” Now they are “reintroducing and improving About, making it more visible, timely, and easier to use.” Users can choose how long the About stays one day, shorter, or longer. And only your contacts can see it. WhatsApp thinks this will help busy people stay connected.

As you can see in the photo it is a short little note that notice her contacts be aware of what she is doing and if she doesn't respond for a while people would know how is she doing. 

Who: WhatsApp and its users.

What: A new/old feature called “About” that lets you add a small note on your profile.

When: The feature is being reintroduced now. 

Where: Inside the WhatsApp app, on your profile section. 

Why: To help people stay updated with each other easily and increase connection, especially for busy users and younger people 

 

My thoughts:  

 I honestly think this update is nice because it helps users. Sometimes people don’t have time to message everyone, so a small “About” note can help others know what’s going on. For me, I like features that make communication easier without being too much. And since Instagram Notes is popular with young people, I understand why WhatsApp wants something similar. I think many users will enjoy it, and it can make the app feel more alive and also it helps some users to use WhatsApp more than other Soical media apps like Instagram or Snapchats. Me myself I am not really comfortable using Whatsapp I think Instagram is the best app for communication and entertainment but apparently adding some useful updates will help the users like me to use it more. As I said before I also like the idea of setting a timer is smart because some people want their note to disappear fast and some want to keep it longer so it gives everyone control. So in general I think as soon as it doesn't bother anyone it is a useful update it gives you choices wheter you want to use it or you are not comfortable with people knowing of what you are doing. Some people are willing to share but some do not.