Brace yourselves: WhatsApp is preparing a major change to your chat screen. If you’ve ever noticed how Instagram, Messenger, or Facebook place Stories at the top, WhatsApp is bringing a similar approach to Status updates—which function much like Stories on other Meta apps. Status Updates Are Moving Up Top
Most Meta platforms highlight “Stories” prominently, while WhatsApp has always called its version “Status” and tucked it away. Now, according to WABetaInfo—a site specializing in WhatsApp news—the app has been working on giving Status updates a much more visible spot.
Specifically, in one of the latest versions of WhatsApp, WABetaInfo noticed a change in how the swipe-down gesture works within the “Chats” tab. Previously, swiping down only let you filter conversations, such as all chats, favorites, or unread messages.
With the new design, this same gesture could soon serve another purpose. Users might be able to swipe down and
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