WhatsApp is one of those apps I use because everyone around me does, it’s the default way to communicate in my community. If I had the chance to switch to something else, I’d love to try new options, but other messaging apps aren’t as commonly used here.
With recent updates, like Channels, WhatsApp seems to be moving toward a more social network-like experience, giving space to larger creators instead of focusing only on personal communication. The Channels section now stays visible in the Status tab, even though I don’t use it. Similarly, AI features have been added to search and stickers, and there’s no way to turn them off.
That said, WhatsApp still works well and does what it’s meant to do. I just wish there were more options to customize the experience and hide the features I don’t need.
