WhatsApp rolls out a new interface and brings that Instagram vibe

WhatsApp for Android beta update (v.2.24.1.6) brings a new interface when sharing channel updates to Status.

For now, the feature is available to select beta testers, but it will roll out to more people in the coming weeks (via WABetaInfo).

As seen above, those who received the v.2.24.1.6 update can explore a new interface that improves how users view a channel update from a status update. Specifically, WhatsApp will create a dedicated layout for the channel update, with the aim of clarifying that content posted on Status comes from a channel.

Those who want to check it out and see if this feature is already available on their accounts can simply share an update to their channel status (the quickest method to do this is to upload a channel update). It is also important to note that WhatsApp recently introduced another entry point into the status subtitle, allowing users to quickly access and view content in the associated channel. WhatsApp experts at WABetaInfo say the updated interface offers an intuitive layout, “making it easier for users to interact and access updates from shared channels.” They also note that this interface aligns with contemporary design trends: “it is very similar to the layout offered by Instagram when sharing posts in the form of Instagram Stories.”