WhatsApp constantly surprises us with new features, and today we have one in particular because it’s a change that we’re pretty sure you’ll notice. What’s new is that WhatsApp is working on a new interface, on both Android and iOS, that makes it more similar than ever.
We mentioned in a previous article that some beta users of WhatsApp for Android are getting a modified interface of the app that includes a bottom navigation bar. It has been said that this is done with the aim of better understanding the features of WhatsApp when switching from an Android device to an iOS device or vice versa. Now not only the interface of WhatsApp for Android has changed, but also for iOS, keep reading for all the details!
According to the niche medium, WABetaInfoIn the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.11.0.75 update available in the TestFlight app, WhatsApp is introducing a redesigned settings page similar to the one that recently started appearing in WhatsApp beta for iOS.
In the screenshot below, you can see how the Settings page will get a complete redesign. The settings tab will be replaced with a tab with our profile picture. You can see three new shortcuts that seek to offer faster navigation, contact list, and profile privacy settings. Next to the profile picture, the ability to share your personal QR code will also be added, with which anyone can easily register your number.
For WhatsApp for Android, the social media company is rolling out a modified interface for the messaging app: Bottom navigation bar. In the following screenshot, you can see how it displays, not only because it has moved from top to bottom, but it also looks different and changes the location of the Communities tab.
This means that to move between the different sections offered by the application, you must use this bar at the bottom of the screen. It is an interface similar to that of iOS devices, which has been requested by users for a long time. In this way, it is expected that it will be easier to understand where each tab is when changing the device, in this case from Android to iOS or vice versa.
As explained by the specialized moderator, this WhatsApp intends to provide more evidence of its commitment to a complete redesign of the application. It is worth noting that for several months now there have been changes, but this is definitely something more noticeable, especially for users with Android devices.
Finally, it is worth noting that both Android and iOS this new interface is in the process of being implemented. The new feature is currently in the testing phase with beta testers and is expected to reach more people later.
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