WhatsApp testing a Snapchat-style Stories feature in new ‘Status’ tab

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp Status might sound similar to the current feature, where people can post one line sentences as their status update, but it is in fact very different. The new ‘Status’ feature will let users upload photos, just like Instagram or Snapchat stories, see how many people have viewed their stories, as well as decide privacy settings on who can see their ‘Status updates’. On Snapchat too, people can view exactly how many of their friends have seen their Stories.

Also read: WhatsApp’s new beta for Android starts receiving video calling feature

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.16.336 is the version which has the new tab for publishing status updates. Just like on Snapchat or Instagram, where people can scribble and add text on top of Stories aka Photos they are uploading, WhatsApp will also allow for the same.

Snapchat is the app that Facebook really wants to kill and after Instagram, it seems WhatsApp will be getting the Stories feature next. Facebook is also testing new camera features, which will allow users to try out live face filters just like Snapchat. On Instagram, Stories are also seeing a lot more traction, which is not surprising given the app has over 300 million daily active users, nearly double that of Snapchat.

On WhatsApp’s Android beta, the video-calling feature has already gone live, and it is expected to roll out to the main app soon. We’ll have to wait and see how soon the Stories feature opens up for all users.

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