WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new shortcut that will allow users to share a status with their Instagram followers. Here’s what you need to know.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users with an Instagram account to directly share their status updates to Instagram using a shortcut.
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This information comes courtesy of WABetaInfo, which primarily focuses on reporting about WhatsApp-focused features. The publication states that this feature is under development, but a new WhatsApp beta, specifically Android beta version 2.23.26.17, was found to contain further improvements surrounding this feature.
WABetaInfo notes that this feature would be available as a suggestion that will “appear through a convenient shortcut presented to users immediately after posting a new status.” However, if users do not want this suggestion, they could choose to disable the shortcut in app settings.
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Furthermore, the report adds that sharing status updates to Instagram will always require a “manual selection of the shortcut,” ensuring that users have full control over their sharing preferences.
Also, when you share these status updates, they will only be shared with the followers that you choose to share them with, and this can be configured in Instagram’s privacy settings.
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On that note, this feature could prove to time-saving for individuals and businesses aiming to share the same media across both Instagram and WhatsApp. Moreover, it is expected to increase the reach and visibility of people’s content on WhatsApp. However, it is not clear when we can expect the final rollout of the feature, especially since it is not available in the beta yet.
