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WhatsApp is preparing a major update that could make status privacy controls faster and easier to use. The change was spotted in the latest Android beta version 2.25.25.11.
According to the source, the new update introduces a redesigned interface that streamlines how users share their status updates. Reports suggest that WhatsApp may also roll out an Instagram-like Close Friends feature, allowing content to be shared only with selected contacts.
Redesigned privacy interface
The refreshed design appears inside the drawing editor screen. At the bottom, users now see audience chips that look similar to the filters in the Chats tab. These chips let users quickly switch between options like “My Contacts” and “Only Share With” before posting a status.
This system removes the need to leave the editor or open a separate privacy menu. Instead, users define their audience instantly while creating an update.
The Only Share With option limits visibility to a list of chosen contacts. On the other hand, My Contacts shares the update with all contacts while respecting any existing exclusions. If no exclusions are set, the status goes to the entire contact list.
Better control and faster feedback
Each time a user picks a privacy option, a toast notification confirms the number of included or excluded contacts. This real-time feedback helps prevent oversharing and saves time.
Previously, changing privacy settings required navigating a separate menu. Now, audience management is built directly into the editor, making the process more intuitive.
WhatsApp is bringing privacy settings closer to the actual moment of sharing. This design could make status updates feel quicker, more secure, and more personal.
