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WhatsApps Android, iOS apps get a new look, a darker dark mode, more: Here are 5 things that have changed

WhatsApp is getting a major design overhaul. The update design is being rolled out to its Android and iOS based apps. Here's what new in the app.

Published By: Shweta Ganjoo | Published: May 10, 2024, 08:57 AM (IST)

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Highlights

  • Meta has rolled out a major design update to WhatsApp.
  • This update is being rolled out to WhatsApp's Android and iOS apps.
  • The announcement was made by WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart.
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WhatsApp has changed a lot over the years. The app has not only got tons of new features, but it has also seen major design changes in the past. Now, in yet another such move, Meta has rolled out a major design update to WhatsApp’s Android and iOS-based apps. This update, like its 2020 update brings a major overhaul to the overall look and feel of the app. It also brings consistency to the interface of its Android and iOS apps. news Also Read: OPPO Find X9, X9 Pro Set For India Launch Soon: 200MP Hasselblad Camera, Dimensity 9500 Chip Confirmed

The announcement was made by WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart on his official WhatsApp channel. “Our design has evolved a lot over the years, but we’ve always focused on keeping WhatsApp simple, private, and reliable. We’re making a number of new updates to the interface that will help make WhatsApp feel more fresh,” he wrote in his post. news Also Read: iQOO 15 India Launch Confirmed For November: Specs, Features, And Everything We Know

WhatsApp update: 5 Things that are new in the app

New colour palette

WhatsApp is bringing a more consistent green experience throughout the Android and iOS apps. The company has also increased the usage of neutral colors within the two apps.

Darker Dark Mode

WhatsApp has also updated its dark mode making it slightly darker. “We focused on higher contrast and deeper tones to reduce eye strain in low-light environments. We’re making it one shade darker for improved visual appeal and legibility,” WhatsApp wrote in a blog post.

Updated icons and illustrations

Besides the colour, WhatsApp has also updated the icons in order to make it easier for users to get relevant information. “We’re updating our icons to a rounded, outlined style and, to match the new iconography, we also refreshed our illustrations and added animation for a more playful aesthetic,” the company added.

Updated chat background

The company is also refreshing the original default background in chats making it more creative.

Updated Navigation

WhatsApp has updated the bottom navigation bar on Android to streamline navigation. The company has placed tabs closer to people’s thumbs offers more natural navigation on Android.

On iOS, the company has introduced an updated attachment layout that not only makes it easier to access the options but also makes the experience consistent throughout Android and iOS apps.