WhatsApp rolls out Instagram Notes-like feature: Here’s how it works

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new status update feature which is similar to the popular Notes feature of Instagram. Named as ‘About’ the feature enable the users to share short text updates which will be visible to their contacts. “For those of you that have used WhatsApp from the very start, you’ll remember About was our first feature. Even before we brought the world private and secure messaging, we made it simple for you to quickly share what’s up in your life. Today we’re reintroducing and improving About, making it more visible, timely, and easier to use,” said WhatsApp in a blog post.

What the feature does