Currently, WhatsApp separates its status updates from its primary chat functionality in a separate Status area. However, if a recent report from WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo is to be believed, things may soon change. Similar to Instagram Stories, WhatsApp might provide a status update option when you tap on a contact’s profile image.
Tap on Profile Picture to View Status on WhatsApp
A secret feature in the most recent beta allows users to access status updates simply tapping the user’s profile image, according to WABetaInfos report. The function was discovered in the Android WhatsApp beta 2.21.17.5. When it’s available, clicking the profile photo will present you with two choices. View status and the profile photo. View the user interface here: Washington Beta Info
As you can see in the image below, WhatsApp will display a green ring to denote that the contact has posted a WhatsApp Status. The business ultimately shut down Twitter Fleets last week, and this is comparable. Washington Beta Info
That completes our knowledge of WhatsApp’s status update enhancement at this time. Since the function is still under development, we might anticipate seeing it implemented by the dominant messaging service in a subsequent version. Even if you are on WhatsApp’s most recent beta release, you won’t currently be able to view it. You may always check the Status area to get the most recent status updates from all of your contacts until then.
The change occurs just a few days after WhatsApp released support for transferring chats between iOS and Android. The feature will first be available on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 before being added to more phones in the ensuing months.
