WhatsApp effect: X chat adds typing indicators, emoji reactions, mentions and more
Mentions are also making their way into the mix. You can now tag someone in a chat using the '@' symbol, ensuring they're notified directly, useful in group chats where things can get lost in the flow. This too mirrors WhatsApp's mention feature and is especially handy when you need to call someone's attention without sending multiple messages.Beyond these features, X also gets some subtle quality-of-life improvements. There's a new message divider to keep things organised, the ability to search for specific messages or chats, and more control over who can send you DMs, which lets you block just the DMs from a particular user rather than completely blocking them on the platform.All the aforementioned features are available now with the latest version of the app. To try them out, make sure to update X from the Google Play Store on Android and via the App Store on iOS.- Ends
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