As messaging platforms strive to enhance their user experience and respond to user input, WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing a fresh design for the header of its status updates.
The development was discovered by WABInfo via the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.13 update available on the Google Play Store.
In the latest update, which is currently being tested by some beta users, you’ll notice two new additions to the status update section. They come in the form of a camera button and pencil icons, making it even easier to share your updates and thoughts.
The new options now make it easier for users to share a range of content like images, videos, GIFs, and text as status updates. This arrangement has been redesigned to enhance the overall user experience and present a more user-friendly way of sharing various types of content in line with a more modern interface.
In the past, the platform owned by Meta had two floating buttons for content sharing. However, with the introduction of channels, the layout became a bit confusing. The latest update addresses this by integrating camera and pencil icons, resulting in a more organized layout for a better user experience.
It’s worth noting that some users may see a different layout where these shortcuts are listed in the “three-dots” option.