WhatsApp plans to “Instagramize” its States by transferring its way of displaying them from the sister platform: all users who have uploaded a new State will reflect this update in the chat window. Like on Instagram, WhatsApp contacts will have a circle around the avatar to say they’ve uploaded a new status; visible after clicking on said avatar.
Facebook has practically taken precedence over messaging and social networks by dint of creating an experience which, without being really homogeneous, yes, it keeps the different platforms together
WhatsApp statuses will be included in the conversations window
Breeding pending states in the chat window. Image by WabetaInfo
You may think this short-lived feature is widely used on Instagram and not WhatsApp, but don’t believe it: a growing share of users uses the United States to tell the story of life in a more private way
Since access to WhatsApp States is not really comfortable since you have to switch to the tab with this name and navigate between the different updates, the developers thought that including states in the chat window would play a bigger role. Just like on Instagram with its Stories.
As discovered by WaBetaInfo, the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android includes a interface change that reflects status updates on each contact. To do this, a green ring is used surrounding the avatar: in this way, WhatsApp warns that there is a State pending reproduction. And to see it, just click on this icon, without necessarily going through the States screen.
That WhatsApp wants to give more importance to States seems logical, not in vain this part of the application is somewhat off the hook despite the fact that many users use it. Yes could be a window on advertisingLike on Instagram. We will see how they evolve and when the change will affect all applications: for now, the representation of avatars with pending states is hidden in the beta of WhatsApp for Android.
Through | WaBetaInfo
