WhatsApp has been found testing the ability to show status updates directly from the chat list. The new addition is likely to boost the status feature on the instant messaging app as users will be able to quickly view the status of their contacts. Additionally, WhatsApp has been seen working on a feature so that users can create group polls on desktop. This will let group members vote for a specific option and see the total number of votes received.
according to a report good By WhatsApp Instant messaging app owned by WABetaInfo, beta tracker Facebook mother-father meta is currently testing the ability to show users status updates directly from their chat list or when they search for any of their contacts within the app. The status update will appear when the user taps the profile picture of his/her contact as per the source. It sounds like you can currently see stories posted by accounts you follow on Meta instagram,
WhatsApp has Status feature that gives users an interactive experience like Instagram Stories since February 2017, Since its arrival, this feature has been available through the dedicated Status tab on the app. However, WhatsApp is expanding the reach of the feature and allows users to display their status updates more prominently by bringing them to the chat list.
WABetaInfo has shared a screenshot that gives us an idea of how the status updates will appear directly through the chat list. This is taken from the future build whatsapp desktopAlthough the feature is said to be available to users whatsapp for android And iOS release. It is also likely to appear on the beta release of WhatsApp’s mobile client soon.
WhatsApp has been spotted testing its expanded status update feature
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WhatsApp’s status feature was also recently spotted get quick response To let users express their views about the status updates of their contacts using eight different emoji.
With the ability to view status updates from the chat list, WhatsApp has Free According to WABetaInfo, its new desktop beta (version 2.2216.2) which allows users to create group polls. Group members will be able to vote on their option and see the total number of votes received in a poll. However, users are unlikely to see who voted for a specific option.
In March, WhatsApp was Spotted test group choice on iOS. also appeared some screenshots last month.
WhatsApp is apparently working on bringing group polls to desktop users
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The exact details of when WhatsApp will introduce its group polls feature for public use are yet to be revealed. Considering its historical record, it may take some time to bring this feature to the users and will prioritize its testing among beta testers first.
Separately, WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.10.14 includes references to a new footer for exposing individual messages on the app, which are encrypted end-to-end, WABetaInfo reports, WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.8.7, released in March, was seen including the same footnote at the bottom of the call history section – indicating that calls on the app are end-to-end encrypted.
WhatsApp has a new footer in testing that has been spotted on Android but may come to the platform
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WhatsApp may bring footers on its app in the future to promote its end-to-end encryption in other sections. This will help Meta to convince users about the security of their messages.