WhatsApp Could Soon Roll Out This New, Minimalist Interface Design
Users of Android smartphones could soon see a different side to WhatsApp, as the text messaging service has recently unveiled a brand-new interface to beta testers.
Featuring updated Material 3 design elements, the app’s signature green bar at the top has turned white, while its name—now in the brand’s hue—takes on a different typeface at the top of the screen.
📠WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.18.18: what's new?
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) August 30, 2023
WhatsApp is working on a new interface for the white top app bar with a green app name, and it will be available in a future update of the app!
What are your thoughts about it? Share them below!https://t.co/KQA4c8u6pn pic.twitter.com/b18XcttHfD
According to Android Police, the sleeker, more minimalist look still sees the navigation bar remain at the bottom, so there’ll be no big changes there.
However, it has added chat filters to make it more convenient to toggle between unread, personal, or business-related messages, which could come in handy when the platform allows for multi-account support.
Some users were curious about how this interface would appear in dark mode. I didn't post it because I think the light theme highlights the changes better.
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) August 31, 2023
This is the screenshot of the dark interface, and it will be available in a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android! https://t.co/z8KjN0HtlR pic.twitter.com/9xFZiBqujS
As always, beta tests don’t tell the whole story, so it’s possible this revamped design could still change before it’s released to the public.
My WhatsApp beta settings interface simple 🥹@WABetaInfo @WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/hF1andQ2lH
— Å´ÃŜĮ ĤÃĮĎẸŘ â¤ï¸ (@WasiHai14882109) August 31, 2023
[via Android Police and WABetaInfo, cover image via 777ers | Dreamstime.com]
