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WhatsApp's new bottom bar navigation is spotted to have four options — Chats, Communities, Status, and Calls. 4w195m

WhatsApp Working on New UI for Android, Could Introduce Bottom-Placed Navigation Bar: Report

WhatsApp UI will make it easier to switch from Android to iOS and vice versa 6s5z1t

Highlights
  • WhatsApp interfaces are different for iOS and Android
  • The feature is spotted on WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.8.4 update
  • The feature is under development for the Android app
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WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, keeps adding new features to offer a better experience. Now, the app has been spotted developing a new interface for Android s. The UI will reportedly be similar to the UI on iOS, making it easier to switch from Android to iOS and vice versa. The update will bring a bottom navigation bar on the Android app. The latest development is spotted on WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.8.4 update.

According to a WhatsApp is working on a new interface with a redesigned bottom bar for Android s. The report suggests that the new UI appears to be similar to WhatsApp for iOS. It will make it easier for s to switch from Android to iOS and vice versa. the new update will enable s to quickly access important features like chats, calls, communities, and status right from the bottom-placed navigation bar.

The update tracker website has also shared a screengrab of the UI where the bottom-placed navigation bar is shown to have four options — Chats, Communities, Status, and Calls. Currently, WhatsApp for Android and iOS has different interfaces. The new feature of the bottom navigation bar is spotted in the WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.8.4 update.

Notably, there's no word on the feature from the company. It is also unclear when the new UI will roll out to beta s for testing. It is expected to be released in a future update of the app.

Meanwhile, the instant messaging app has also been reported working on an ability to lock specific chats using a fingerprint or code for Android s. The feature will let s lock and hide their private chats from others by simply locking specific conversation windows. Also, media files including photos and videos sent in a locked chat won't be saved in the phone's gallery automatically. 

 


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