WhatsApp is testing rich link previews in Status updates
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What you need to know WhatsApp is testing adding rich link previews to its Status update feature. People would be able to see where a link heads before opening it. There is no timeframe for when this new feature will be available to all. WhatsApp is making it easier for people to see where a link goes before opening it. WhatsApp is testing a new feature that would allow people to insert rich link previews into their Status updates. Sharing a link via a Status update currently displays the URL and nothing more. That will all change if this new change is rolled out to everyone. As WABetaInfo reports, WhatsApp is testing allowing rich link previews to display a preview of the website that is being linked to, giving people an idea of what they will see if they click or tap through. As you can see in this screenshot, you can notice the difference between the current text status update and the new one that will be released in the future: WhatsApp is generating a rich preview by...