CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): WhatsApp is reportedly testing a major interface change that integrates status updates directly into the top app bar of the primary “Chats” tab.
Status updates from the most frequent contacts will appear at the top of the screen near the profile icon, allowing the user to view them without leaving chat list.
WhatsApp top bar
In addition to the top bar, users may see a horizontal row of status updates when scrolling within the chat tab, similar to the older status tray.
The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.26.6.9) and is currently under development.
There is no confirmed date for a public rollout, as the company is still exploring the most efficient ways to streamline status visibility.
