Is WhatsApp introducing a bottom navigation bar?

By Tech desk
April 05, 2023

A new update is under development after users requested to redesign WhatsApp's interface

A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed WhatsApp logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. — Reuters

Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new update by bringing a bottom navigation bar for users in the future update of the app, WaBetaInfo reported.

According to the app-tracking website, the new update is being rolled out by bringing the version up to 2.23.8.4.

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WhatsApp is working on atweaked user interface for the app which is currently under development and is not yet ready to be released to beta testers.

This comes after users' continuous requests to redesign theWhatsApp interface as they feel that it has been outdated and not as user-friendly as it could be.

Users also requested WhatsApp provide a modern andintuitive way to navigate the app so that it is easier for them to access important features likechats, calls, communities, and status quickly.

The WhatsApp news tracker said that the messaging app decided to work on the tweaked interface after several requests from users.

— WaBetaInfo

Through the newnavigation bar, users will be able to easily navigate betweendifferent sections of the app as it would be easily accessible to them from thebottom of the screen.

This navigation bar canprovide consistency across different platforms as the interface for iOS and Android are different from one another and users can find it confusing when switching between the two.

Moreover, this change is users' demand for a modern interface which means WhatsApp has finally taken user feedback seriously and is working to enhance user experience.


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