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WhatsApp Tests ‘Status Questions’ With Beta Users on Android and iOS

The trial delivers private, end‑to‑end encrypted replies with access limited to selected accounts.

Overview

  • The interactive feature adds a question box sticker to Status updates so contacts can reply directly in the story view.
  • Rollout is account‑gated on Android beta 2.25.29.12 and iOS TestFlight 25.28.10.73, so installing these builds does not guarantee access.
  • Replies arrive privately to the original poster and appear in a dedicated Activity or viewers section visible only to that user.
  • Authors receive push notifications for each response, can reshare selected answers as a new Status with respondent identity hidden, and can report or delete replies.
  • WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is expanding availability to more testers over the coming weeks as it evaluates stability and engagement.