Kate Mills
May 12, 2024
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has just received a major design update that exerts a new look, a deeper dark mode, and several user-friendly features to enhance messaging experience on the app.
With a new look, the update brings a native bottom navigation bar on Android, and a deep dark mode to reduce eye strain. The app's colour palette has been refreshed with 35 options before choosing a new design tone.
This update focuses on enhancing the user experience, making it easier to navigate and read messages, especially in low-light conditions. The new design introduces an innovative navigation bar, which simplifies access to contacts.
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iPhone users will enjoy an upgraded layout for media sharing, with an expandable smooth navigation feature. Additionally, WhatsApp has updated its icons and illustrations, giving them a more rounded, sketchy style while introducing a new default background that resonates with everyday conversations.
The update also includes several user-friendly features, such as group chats and filters to help manage unread messages, making communication more efficient. Although a launch date has not been announced yet, WhatsApp has hinted that an updates with these changes is coming soon.
Key design changes in the latest update included
- Simplified navigation bar
- Updated Colour scheme and Iconography
- Enhanced user interface elements
- Floating action buttons
