WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is constantly working on updates to enhance the user experience for its global community. In its latest test, WhatsApp is exploring a new way for users to view status updates.

Previously, users had to tap on a status update to view it, but now WhatsApp is introducing a preview feature right in the status update tray. This allows users to see a glimpse of the update before engaging with it, making the process more convenient and visual.

Key points about this update:

– The preview feature provides a sneak peek of status updates in the tray.
– Users can quickly decide whether an update is worth viewing or move on to the next one.
– This update has been in development since February and is now being tested with beta users.

Currently, only select beta testers have access to this new feature. However, WhatsApp plans to expand its availability to more users in the coming weeks. The latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.10 update, available on the Google Play Store, includes the new interface for the status updates tray.

This update underscores the importance of user feedback. Following a previous status update that received negative feedback from users, WhatsApp listened and implemented a solution that simplifies the viewing process while maintaining the updated look and feel of the status section.

If you are part of the beta program, you may already have access to this new status tray feature. WhatsApp aims to roll out this update to more beta testers in the following weeks before making it widely available after successful testing phase completion. Stay tuned for more updates!