New York: WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is currently experimenting with a revamped user interface (UI) for its status menu, focusing on enhancing both stories and channels. This new feature, currently under testing on Android devices, promises users the ability to preview stories without opening them directly. Similar updates are anticipated for iPhones in the near future.
The redesigned status bar, available in the beta version of WhatsApp (v2.24.4.23), aims to streamline the distinction between stories and channels, according to insights from WABetaInfo. Presenting statuses in a rectangular format, the UI offers users a quick glimpse of content, along with convenient options to subscribe or access specific channels with ease.
WhatsApp’s experimentation with UI adjustments is common, with changes introduced based on usability and user feedback. The integration of channels into the status bar initially led to a cluttered interface, necessitating users to hide seen stories for quicker access. With the upcoming update, the company aims to address these concerns, offering a more modernized status menu that simplifies access to both stories and channels.
Enthusiasts can access the beta version of WhatsApp for both Android and iPhones via the Google Play Store and App Store, respectively. This not only provides early access to upcoming features but also aids the company in evaluating new functionalities before wider deployment to the general public.
