Twitter reacts with memes to WhatsApp launching its own ‘Status’

In an attempt to address concerns and rumours on its impending privacy police, The Facebook-owned messaging service has launched its own Status feature.

WhatsApp will also use feature to share information with its users related to changes in the app and upcoming features. The Status update is viewable by all users.

“WhatsApp is now on Status!” WhatsApp said. “We’ll let you about new features and updates here.”

Soon after, WhatsApp started trending on Twitter with people reacting to the news with memes and jokes:

WhatsApp is Now on Status😆#WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/N93vQxCEHB

— Mohsin Ali Rajpoot (@MohsinAliRajpo8) January 28, 2021

#WhatsApp users this morning pic.twitter.com/IovxfQnZr9

— Hassan Bilal Sial (@HassanBilalSial) January 28, 2021

What is #WhatsApp looking for on GB whatsapp😂😂 pic.twitter.com/RYYgDIP6Jb

— Khadija (@Khadija75541845) January 28, 2021

Holy Heavens! I got Mark Zuckerberg on #WhatsApp as my birthday surprise 😂 pic.twitter.com/EgKQbaiDRC

— Zavaanish Shah (@Zavaanish) January 28, 2021

After 3 to 4 days, every one will need this by seejng adds on #WhatsApp status pic.twitter.com/S0ASK0EhvW

— Khadija (@Khadija75541845) January 28, 2021

I have Mark Zuckerberg number🤞😎#WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/j7PxUpYhyx

— ß¡sℳª🐼 (@AfridianGirl_) January 28, 2021

Spooky when your what's app suddenly has life 😳😂#WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/TF3GCvllBM

— BarfiHere (@BarfiHere) January 28, 2021

So finally WhatsApp have WhatsApp 😂#WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/gfb7KW8pjC

— Khadija (@Khadija75541845) January 28, 2021

Me seeing #WhatsApp status and privacy#WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/kRaF8LL6Jn

— Usama Chaudary (@Carbapenam07) January 28, 2021

Wait. What!!! I just got a call on WhatsApp dated 1970.😳#WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/JGGhKFeFvG

— Khadija (@Khadija75541845) January 28, 2021

Earlier on January 04, WhatsApp announced that it will be updating its privacy policy, saying it reserved the right to share some user data across its other units such as Messenger and Instagram.

The move drew widespread criticism from users who feared that their privacy would be compromised.

Later, WhatsApp clarified on its new privacy policy saying the update does not affect privacy of messages with friends or family, and also listed information "not shared with Facebook".