How to use WhatsApp’s new Status features: Voice status, private audience, status reactions

Status or Stories have become an integral part of just about every social media and messaging app, letting users share moments of their day with others. These disappear in 24 hours, and on WhatsApp, they can include photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more. With a recent update, though, the messaging platform is enhancing the Status updates experience. There are options to post voice status, react to a Status, and a Private Audience Selector. Here’s how you can use them.

How to configure Private Audience Selector on WhatsApp

Not every Status you share is right for all of your contacts, so WhatsApp is allowing you to configure who can view what from your contacts list. To use the Private Audience Selector, perform the following steps: