Coming soon: WhatsApp's new update will let users hide muted Status

The update has already been rolled out on the app's beta version.

Coming soon: WhatsApp's new update will let users hide muted Status
Messaging app WhatsApp's beta program has received its newest update on Google Play Store. The app is on version 2.19.183 and the new update will have an impact on the way users view Status updates.

A report by WABetainfo suggests that the feature will be named 'Hide Muted Status Updates', and will allow users to hide the Status updates that have been muted in their contact list. On enabling, it will display a 'Hide' button which will be located on the top of the muted status update section. The same can be restored by clicking on 'Show'.

It has not been disclosed when the feature may come to devices. However, since it has rolled out on the beta version, the feature is expected to makes its way to Android phones soon.


Besides this, the messaging app is also testing a new feature, named PiP mode, for Android users which allows video playback in picture mode.

Earlier, WhatsApp revealed that its testing a feature that lets users share Status Stories directly on Facebook, Instagram, Gmail and Google Photos.

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