WhatsApp Update: WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular messaging platforms, is preparing for another update. Millions of people use this app for everything from office work to personal conversations.

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WhatsApp Update: WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular messaging platforms, is once again preparing for new changes. Millions of people use the app for everything from office work to personal conversations. Now, the company is working to make the status feature more convenient and attractive. According to recent reports, testing of a new feature has begun in Android beta version 2.26.6.9 that could change the way statuses are viewed.

What is going to change?

Currently, users have to go to a separate tab to view their status. However, a new layout being tested will allow status updates to appear directly above the chat screen. This means there's no need to switch tabs every time you want to view your status. This change will be especially beneficial for those who check their status multiple times a day. The key idea behind this update is more convenience with fewer steps.

How will this new feature work?

In the new beta version, when a user opens the Chats tab, status updates from frequently interacting contacts will appear at the top. A horizontal bar below this will show the latest statuses from other users.

Users will be able to swipe through these just like they currently do in the Status section. If you've muted or hidden a contact's status, their updates won't appear here either. This means your privacy settings will remain the same.

Testing is still ongoing.

It's worth noting that this feature isn't fully ready yet. Currently, it's only available to Android beta users on specific versions. Most regular users won't notice any changes yet.

The company may make changes to the design and layout during testing. If all goes well, it may be released to all users in the future.

What will be the benefit?

This update aims to make the process of viewing statuses faster and more intuitive. If this feature is rolled out to everyone, users will receive instant updates directly from the chat screen. This could make the app experience even smoother and more convenient.