WhatsApp

WhatsApp Chats Get a Story-Style Makeover with New Status Placement

Your friends' daily moments are moving front and center as WhatsApp tests a major visual overhaul for the Chats tab.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

WhatsApp is experimenting with a significant interface update that integrates Status updates directly into the main Chats tab. Currently being tested in the latest TestFlight build, this change places circular Status icons—reminiscent of Instagram Stories—at the top of the conversation list. This move aims to increase engagement with ephemeral content by making it more visible to users as soon as they open the app, rather than requiring a navigation switch to a separate tab.

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