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WhatsApp is experimenting with displaying status updates in the chat list

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WhatsApp is experimenting with displaying status updates in the chat list

WhatsApp has been discovered to be testing the ability to display Status updates from the Chats list. Users will be able to quickly check the status of their contacts thanks to the new addition, which is expected to boost the Status feature on the instant messaging app. WhatsApp has also been spotted working on a feature that will allow users to create group polls on the desktop. It would allow members of the group to vote for a specific option and view the total number of votes cast.

According to WABetaInfo, the instant messaging app owned by Facebook parent Meta is currently testing the ability to show users Status updates directly from their Chats list or when searching for any of their contacts within the app. According to the source, status updates will appear when the user taps the profile picture of their contact. This appears to be similar to how you can now view the Stories shared by the accounts you follow on Meta’s Instagram.

WhatsApp users will soon be able to showcase their Status updates directly through the Chats list. The screenshot has been taken from a future build of WhatsApp Desktop, though the same feature is said to be available to users on WhatsApp for Android and iOS releases. It is also likely to soon appear on a beta release of WhatsApp’s mobile clients.

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WhatsApp’s Status feature has recently been spotted receiving quick reactions, allowing users to express their feelings about their contacts’ Status updates using eight different emojis.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s new Desktop beta (version 2.2216.2) includes references to allowing users to create group polls, in addition to the ability to view status updates from the Chats list. Members of the group would be able to vote for their preferred option and see the total number of votes cast in a poll. Users, on the other hand, are unlikely to see who voted for which option.

WhatsApp was spotted testing group polls on iOS in March. Last month, it was also seen in some screenshots.

The exact date on which WhatsApp will make its group polls feature available to the general public is still unknown. Given its track record, bringing the feature to users may take some time, and it would be best to test it among beta testers first.

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Separately, WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.10.14 includes references to a new footer emphasising that personal messages on the app are end-to-end encrypted. The same footnote was spotted at the bottom of the call history section of WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.8.7 released in March, informing users that calls on the app are end-to-end encrypted.

 

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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