WhatsApp Android beta has been updated with a new feature that allows people to respond privately to a contact in a WhatsApp group. As per a report by WABetaInfo, which is known for its accurate information when it comes to features in WhatsApp, the feature has been enabled in 2.18.335 of Android beta. However, the site recommends to wait for version 2.18.336/337 update to try the feature as the current version causes crashes when one tries to delete media in a chat.
The feature is called ‘Reply privately’ and it allows people to reply privately to a message received in a WhatsApp group. When the users select a contact for options and tap on the ‘reply privately’ option, WhatsApp will automatically open a private chat window with the contact. The report adds that the feature also works for old messages as well and also for groups where Send Messages setting is set to “Only administrators”. The feature apparently works for closed groups as well.
In other news, WhatsApp is said to add advertisements to its Status feature and this was confirmed by the company Vice President Chris Daniels. News agency IANSreported that ads in Status are going to be the primary monetisation mode for the Facebook-owned company. It will give an opportunity for business to reach people on WhatsApp.