IntelliTechs ยท Oct 04, 2026
Nothing changes on your phone yet, since this is only in the Android beta.
Right now, if you follow channels from news outlets, sports teams, brands or creators, you have to switch to the Updates tab to see what they posted.
WhatsApp is testing three different layouts for showing channels inside the Chats tab and will pick the final one based on the results.
Status has been heading this way for a while.
The freed-up spot in the bottom bar is expected to go to a new Contacts tab.
People who don't use Channels have an almost empty tab in the app, while those who do have to keep jumping between screens.
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