{"id":771413,"date":"2024-05-10T12:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=771413"},"modified":"2024-05-10T13:19:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T11:19:37","slug":"major-whatsapp-redesign-rolling-out-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/mobile\/771413\/major-whatsapp-redesign-rolling-out-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Major WhatsApp redesign rolling out \u2013 what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WhatsApp has announced its new user interface redesign, which is currently being rolled out for IOS and Android users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 9 May, Meta introduced<\/a> some of the changes to WhatsApp’s interface that make it more user-friendly and modern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The app now features new illustrations, redesigned icons, and a deeper dark mode for Android. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meta said its primary focus over the years has been on enhancing the utility of the app by introducing new features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as the app evolved with additional features, it became clear that the design also needed a refresh to keep the interface simple, approachable, and modern, it added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, WhatsApp set out to create a more up-to-date interface while maintaining the app’s essential features, said Meta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These changes involve a new layout and icons intended to help users find what they need more quickly. The app now includes updated illustrations with added animations that offer “a bit of fun”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, WhatsApp has introduced a darker dark mode for the Android app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mode focuses on higher contrast and deeper tones to reduce eye strain in low-light settings, which also enhances the app’s visual appeal and legibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The updated design also offers a more user-friendly experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Android app now features a modern and native bottom navigation bar, which places tabs closer to users’ thumbs for a more intuitive navigation experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This update aligns with common Android design practices. On iOS, sending photos and videos has been simplified with a new attachment layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full-screen menu has been replaced with an expandable tray, making it easier for users to access features like media, polls, documents, and more with greater clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, both the Android and iOS apps now offer chat filters, which allow users to easily focus on and locate important conversations faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meta also noted that WhatsApp has also refreshed the original default background in chats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We learned that most people use the doodle, but there was an opportunity to make it even more unique and related to everyday conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our team reviewed every piece of artwork in the doodle and explored new options that were simple in style and better represented a diverse set of people and objects,” it said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these updates, the app’s core functionality remains unchanged. These updates are now available to all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“These updates represent a huge effort from a multidisciplinary team of designers and we\u2019re excited for everyone to try them out,” said Meta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read: The best and worst mobile networks in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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