Overview

• WhatsApp beta version 2.25.16.8 introduces a local search-history pane, displaying users' last five queries in the 'Aktuelles' tab for channels and status updates.
• The search-history data is stored locally on users' devices, ensuring that WhatsApp cannot access or analyze search behavior.
• The update is designed to make channels and status updates more intuitive and easier to navigate for users.
• A forthcoming beta will include an Instagram-style status resharing feature, allowing content creators to control how their updates are shared.
• These developments reflect WhatsApp's efforts to compete with rivals like Signal and Threema by continuously improving user experience and privacy.