WhatsApp has redesigned its user interface: prepare yourself for a even darker mode

A new color palette, an updated interface and more attractive, rounded icons are just some of WhatsApp's changes.
What's new on whatsapp
May 10, 2024

Meta continues to bet on updating the WhatsApp interface. Considering that 2 billion people use this app every day to communicate, they are working to make the most famous messaging app in the world a natural extension of your phone.

What is new in WhatsApp

Throughout all the changes WhatsApp has undergone, the main thing has been to keep it simple, reliable and secure. In addition, as it has evolved they have taken into account the connectivity levels of devices, literacy and pay special attention to changes that affect people’s muscle memory. Focusing on people.

The first update this year that really caught our attention was WhatsApp’s switch to green to mark unread conversations. Now Meta has announced new features:

New chat filters to find the conversations you want: all, unread or read.

Nueva interfaz de WhatsApp

 

On Android, the location of chats, communities and calls will now be at the bottom of the device.

New Android interface WhatsApp
New Android interface WhatsApp

On iOS, instead of having a full screen menu for sending files they have added an expandable tray that allows you to see the functions more clearly.
Interfaz WhatsApp iOS

They have launched a dark mode, even darker, as requested by users. This has been done to improve the visual appearance and readability. There will also be a new palette of green colors to unify the experience.

Modo más oscuro Whatsapp
New “darker”mode in WhatsApp. Source: Meta

Icons have been updated to a more rounded and outlined style. In line with this, they have also updated the mythical WhatsApp default background.

Cambios en el fondo por defecto de WhatsApp. Fuente: Meta
Changes in WhatsApp’s default background. Source: Meta

In this way, Meta intends to improve the user experience with these new features and by using its artificial intelligence, Meta AI to complete tasks.

 

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