WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will introduce a reply bar for status updates, aiming to make the status-viewing experience more interactive. WhatsApp is developing a new reply bar for status updates, which is currently under beta testing on Android and iOS. he reply bar will allow users to interact more with status updates, similar to the reply bar in Instagram stories. Currently, users need to swipe up to access the reply bar in a status update.
With a new day comes news about a new feature for WhatsApp. The latest feature that WhatsApp is reportedly working on is a new reply bar for status updates. The feature is aimed at making the status-viewing experience more interactive for users.
This feature is currently in beta and is being simultaneously tested on Android and iOS beta apps for WhatsApp, according to a report by WABetaInfo. The simultaneous testing on both platforms also means that the feature should roll out to the stable version of the app for Android and iOS very soon.
With the reply bar, WhatsApp essentially aims to prompt users to interact more with status updates. This would be similar to the reply bar in Instagram Stories, which allows users to respond to each or any Story with a message.
WABetaInfo has also shared a screenshot of what the feature will look like. We can see a reply bar at the bottom of the screen where one views a status update. By tapping on the reply bar, users will have the ability to reply to an individual status update with a message. This reply bar will be consistently visible through each status update, like you see on Instagram Stories. This would be unlike the current design of the WhatsApp Status update, which requires users to swipe up to access the reply/message option.
Currently, Instagram also supports replying to Stories with GIF via the reply bar. This ability can not be seen in the beta version of the reply bar on WhatsApp yet, but there is a possibility that WhatsApp may add that feature eventually.
WhatsApp has been trying to really push the Status feature on the platform with some update or the other. Recently, the platform was also found to be testing the ability to share WhatsApp Status updates on Instagram.
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This feature is expected to be similar to the current ability to share Instagram Stories directly to Facebook Stories. With this feature, users will be able to share their WhatsApp Status on Instagram seamlessly without exiting the WhatsApp app. Much like the current option to cross-post Stories from Instagram to Facebook, this functionality allows WhatsApp users to update both their WhatsApp Status and Instagram Story with just one tap.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also rumoured to be developing a feature that will enable users to search for contacts or messages using usernames. This feature provides users with the option to establish a username, offering a level of privacy for those who prefer not to disclose their phone numbers. This advancement is expected to be particularly advantageous for individuals who prioritise privacy and desire more control over their personal information.