WhatsApp's Big Overhaul: Ads, Premium Themes, and 'Close Friends' Status Coming Soon

• WhatsApp is introducing new features including ads in the Status section and premium themes.
• A 'Close Friends' option for Status updates will allow users to restrict visibility to selected contacts, similar to Instagram.
• The 'Updates' section is slated to be the first place where ads will be displayed.
• Premium features may include premium stickers, app themes, and custom chat ringtones.
• These changes are part of Meta's strategy to integrate AI, advertisements, and premium offerings into WhatsApp.