India, Nov. 21 -- Many WhatsApp users will soon notice a small but meaningful change inside the app, as Meta brings back a familiar way to share quick updates. The platform has started rolling out a new text-based feature that sits above chats and helps users signal what they are doing or when they might be unavailable.

WhatsApp has introduced an updated status tool called "About," designed to work as a short text update that appears above one-to-one conversations and on user profile pages. The feature allows people to post short messages that give quick context, invite conversations, or communicate their current activity without sending a direct message.

While it may look like a new addition, WhatsApp says "About" actually traces back ...