WhatsApp has started testing the status mentions feature for Android users, and it should be coming to the stable version of the app soon.
Here’s what we know
In the beta version of the app 2.24.20.3, users can mention contacts by tapping the “@” button next to the caption field when sharing a photo or video in a status. The mentioned contact will receive a notification and can share the status with their audience via the “share” button that appears next to the reply field when viewing the status.
Unlike Instagram, the original author’s identity will remain hidden when the status is reposted, and the contact mentioned will not be visible to other viewers of the status. The contact mentioned will be able to see your status even if they are blocked from seeing other status updates through their privacy settings.
There’s no word yet on when the feature will be available to everyone, but anyone interested can join the beta program to try it out early.
Source: WABetaInfo