WhatsApp Testing a New Status Reply Indicator Feature

Lately, WhatsApp is seen testing new features hoping to launch them soon for users. It was recently found testing new updates tomessage reactionsand themulti-device supportfeature and now, is working on a new reply indicator feature, which will prove useful in differentiating the kinds of messages received. Read the details below.

WhatsApp to Soon Introduce Status Reply Indicator

WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that lets users know which messages are replies to their status updates via a new status reply indicator in the form of a new icon. This will allow users to easily spot the messages that are sent to them as replies to WhatsApp’s version of disappearing Storieswith a single glance at their chat list. Furthermore, it will also make it easier for people to differentiate between reactions to a message or a Status, which might be introduced in the future.

The feature was recentlydiscoveredby the reputable WhatsApp beta trackerWABetaInfo. The tipster also shared a screenshot, showcasingthe new circular, status reply indicator that will appear next to replies to a Status. Normal messages won’t see any such indicator. You can check it out attached right below.

Now, it is worth mentioning thatthe above screenshot is taken from the WhatsApp beta for desktops. However,WABetaInforeports that the platform will eventually release the feature for its platforms on Android and iOS as well.

This new change is being tested in addition to features likerich link previewsin WhatsApp Status and theability to send emoji reactionsto a Status update, among others.

As for the availability, the status-reply indicator is currently under development. Hence, it is currently limited to internal testing and is not available to beta testers. However, as per the report, WhatsApp will make it available on its platform with a future update. We will keep an eye on it and keep you posted. So be sure to stay tuned to Beebom, and let us know your thoughts on it in the comments below.

Dwaipayan Sengupta

A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.

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