Venmo Revamps App Design, Possibly Nudged By Biden’s Account Appearing Publicly
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Venmo has cashed in on an iOS and Android app redesign that seemingly brings privacy to the forefront in a more intuitive interface. Most evidently, the global feed revealing random payments from strangers has been wiped out, keeping transactions between close circles.
The PayPal-owned mobile platform has grappled with introducing a social appeal that’s comfortable and generally confidential. The culminating point was when the Venmo accounts of President Joe Biden and his family members were discovered to be publicly viewable. As an immediate fix, the app added an option that lets users set their friends list to “public, friends-only, or private,” it told BuzzFeed News at the time.
Now, Venmo has zeroed in on this friends-only aspect. With the global feed gone, “the friends feed is now the only social feed that will appear in the app,” it explained in a new press release.
Venmo justified that, with over 70 million customers now on its app, “this change allows customers to connect and share meaningful moments and experiences with the people who matter most.”
Another notable change is the new navigation section at the bottom, which will allow users to move between their social feeds, profiles, and Venmo products seamlessly. A ‘Cards’ button gives quick access to manage credit and debit cards, and a ‘Crypto’ button introduces users to the world of crypto trading.
Further, users now have an all-in-one view of their wallet, activity and settings from their personal feed, including the ability to track balances and spending.
Users should be able to view the redesigned app over the coming weeks.
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[via Engadget and TechCrunch, images via PayPal]
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