WhatsApp statuses get a big overhaul with voice, emoji reactions and moreYou can also chose a privacy level for each status update.By S. Dent, 02.07.2023
WhatsApp adds new privacy controls for profile photos and ‘Last Seen’ statusIt lets you block those items for particular contacts. By S. Dent, 06.17.2022
Instagram’s Threads is compelling, but kind of creepyIf I were you, I wouldn’t enable Auto Status.By E. Alvarez, 10.04.2019
Instagram's Threads is a camera app for sharing with your closest friendsIt's a private space where you can share photos, videos and status.By E. Alvarez, 10.03.2019
Get ready to see ads in WhatsApp storiesFacebook says it will be the "primary monetisation mode" for the app.By S. Shah, 11.01.2018
Twitter tests status updates and ‘ice breaker’ tweetsIt wants to encourage conversation on the platform.By M. Locklear, 10.24.2018
Instagram adds status markers to your DM listYou can still turn the feature off in settings, of course.By R. LeFebvre, 07.19.2018
WhatsApp borrows Facebook's colorful status updatesThe new feature works on both iOS and Android devicesBy M. Moon, 08.21.2017
WhatsApp status updates now look a lot like SnapchatThe feature tells friends what you're doing using Stories-like clips.By J. Fingas, 02.20.2017
Facebook testing 'highlight' feature, lets users pay $2 to promote their status updatesBy S. Sakr, 05.11.2012