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In a move to potentially increase user engagement with status updates, Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature. This feature focuses on improving user awareness of unseen status updates from their contacts.

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While WhatsApp itself has not officially confirmed the feature, reliable sources like WA Beta Info suggest the development of a notification system for unseen status updates. The specific criteria that trigger these notifications remain undisclosed. However, two potential scenarios have emerged:

• Mention-Based Notifications: Users might be notified if they are mentioned within a contact’s unseen status update. This approach would ensure users are aware of updates directly relevant to them, potentially fostering a more interactive experience.
• Prioritized Updates for Favorites: Notifications could be prioritized for updates from users designated as “favorites.” This would ensure users stay informed about activity from their most important contacts, potentially enhancing the perceived value of status updates.

This feature is currently under development and is not yet available to the public. It is anticipated to be included in a forthcoming app update.