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FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 02/09/2026 04:15 EDT

WhatsApp testing new Close Friends feature inspired by Instagram: All you need to know

WhatsApp is getting more features borrowed from Instagram in the last 12 months and a new report claims we might see more added to the messaging app and its new armoury. The platform has offered Status updates for its users and the new update could see us get the close friends option that will limit the update with select contacts.

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