Quote:WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for iOS and Android that enables users to create custom contact lists and specify which lists can view specific status updates. This update replaces the current method of manually adjusting the "Only share with" privacy settings each time a status is posted.

The change was first reported by WABetaInfo. Meta has not provided an official announcement regarding regional availability or a timeline for when the feature will be rolled out to all WhatsApp users.

How WhatsApp Status Lists Work



A list is a custom group of contacts created manually by the user. When posting a status update, the user can choose which list should see it, enabling different audiences to receive different content. For instance, family members might see one type of update, while colleagues see another.

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