WhatsApp has been tweaking its interface for a while now, the latest being the revamped navigation bar for its Android app. The company has now rolled out a new update with a major design change for iOS and Android platforms. The chunky green slab on the top is gone, and the signature WhatsApp colour is now restricted only to the app name, floating text button, and icons in the new update. Let’s look at what’s changed in the latest WhatsApp design update.
WhatsApp UI Gets a Major Redesign on iOS and Android
According to the official Whatsapp Help Center, the new design refresh is intended to make the platform more modern, accessible, and easy to use. The latest design update changes the app’s look and feel, including colours, icons, spacing, and more.
The signature WhatsApp green colour in the UI has been replaced with a shade of green that matches the WhatsApp logo. Moreover, the company has restricted the green to text, notifications, badges, and icons. Speaking of icons, WhatsApp has introduced new icons throughout the app with redesigned shapes and animations.
we’re rolling out design updates to give WhatsApp a fresh new look, while keeping it familiar + easy to use 🤩 here are some ways it’s changing ⬇️
• updated layout and icons that that help you find what you need faster
• new illustrations with added animation to… pic.twitter.com/pFu0cfxpWY
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) May 9, 2024
One of the biggest changes in the interface is moving the navigation bar on the Android app to the bottom to match the iOS version. This makes it convenient for Android WhatsApp users to access all tabs easily. As for iOS users, WhatsApp has introduced a new expandable tray in the attachment layout to make it easier to send media.
WhatsApp has also improved the dark mode on its platform to make it more AMOLED-friendly. The dark mode is no longer greenish-grey and is darker to make elements more legible. Users will also see the search bar at the top with Meta AI integration.
The Meta-owned chat platform has announced that the update is slowly rolling out and might not be available to everyone yet. However, we can expect the update to be available to all users in the coming days.
