WhatsApp New Feature Now Labels Forwarded Messages
WhatsApp announced it will now indicate to users which messages have been forwarded to them. The change was implemented to curb the spread of misinformation and spam on the platform and to help users determine whether a message was actually written by a contact. In a blog post recently released by the company , announced its adding labels to forwarded messages so users can better identify rumors, fake news, and other false information that often spreads via the messaging app. “With the update, forwarded messages will have a small "forwarded" label, similar to forwarded email messages, indicating the note was originally written by someone other than the sender. “It may seem like a minor update, but it"s one the company says could help people identify fake news and other types of misinformation. "WhatsApp cares deeply about your safety. We encourage you to think before sharing messages that were forwarded," added by the company in a blog post. The new WhatsApp fe...