WhatsApp never waits long between updates and this time it's reportedly changing how replies look. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that would put all replies to the same message in one thread.

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will group replies to specific messages into a thread, making it easier to keep track of conversations. Instead of scrolling through chats to see scattered individual replies,

WhatsApp is testing a new threaded reply feature to organize and simplify conversations, especially in group chats. The feature, currently in beta (version 2.25.7.7), groups replies to a specific message under an expandable view,