WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh update designed to enhance the functionality of the Updates tab, making it more user-friendly for managing status and channel updates.

According to WABetaInfo, the update includes convenient quick shortcuts that streamline the process of sharing media and managing updates. Users can now easily select and upload photos or videos directly from the interface, reducing the number of steps required to share content.

In addition, WhatsApp has introduced a redesigned button for creating text-based status updates and a new option for recording and sharing voice status updates. These features provide a faster and more intuitive way to share updates without relying on the traditional floating action button.

The new interface is visually aligned with recent design changes across other tabs, offering a modernized and seamless user experience.

The floating action button within the Updates tab is also being refined. Users will now see multiple options when selecting it, such as creating status updates, starting new channels, or sharing various types of content—photos, videos, voice notes, and text—in existing channels. This redesign consolidates all content-sharing tools into one unified section, simplifying navigation.

While these features are gradually being rolled out to a broader audience, beta testers can already explore them in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.26.13, available on the Google Play Store.

This update underscores WhatsApp’s commitment to providing a more efficient and accessible platform for its users.