WhatsApp's New Design: A Fresh, Simple, and Approachable Look for iOS and Android Users

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Dark mode made darker for reduced eye strain.
Introduced native bottom navigation bar on Android and updated icons with more rounded, outlined style.
New design brings a refreshed look with improved functionality.
Updated default background doodle to represent diverse set of people and objects.
WhatsApp underwent a design update for iOS and Android users.
WhatsApp's New Design: A Fresh, Simple, and Approachable Look for iOS and Android Users

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has recently undergone a significant design update for both iOS and Android users. The new design brings a refreshed look with a more playful aesthetic and improved functionality.

According to WhatsApp's head of design Idit Yaniv, the team focused on making the app feel fresh, simple, and approachable. This was achieved by introducing a native bottom navigation bar on Android that matches iOS and updating the icons with a more rounded, outlined style. The illustrations and animations have also been tweaked to match this new design.

One of the most notable changes is the updated default background doodle, which now shows simpler objects that better represent a diverse set of people and objects. Additionally, WhatsApp has made things even darker in dark mode to reduce eye strain and improve visual appeal and legibility.

On iOS, users will find it easier to send photos and videos thanks to a new attachment layout with an expandable tray for media and documents. The icons inside the app have been updated with a more rounded, outlined style as well.

WhatsApp's design philosophy is built on its product principles of simplicity, reliability, and privacy. The team filters these through a design lens to build intuitive and clear flows that work universally and help people connect in new ways.

The update has been under test with WhatsApp beta users for some time now but is now being rolled out to the public across the globe. If you haven't received the update yet, it should show up soon.


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WhatsApp rolling out refreshed design for iOS and Android

9to5Mac Filipe Espósito Friday, 10 May 2024 02:26
  • Unique Points
    • WhatsApp has announced an update with a refreshed design for iOS and Android apps.
    • The update introduces a new color palette, including green as the accent color.
    • Notification badges and buttons will now appear in green.
    • The tab bar has been moved to the bottom of the screen on Android, making it more similar to the iPhone version.
    • WhatsApp has changed colors for Dark Mode to provide higher contrast and darker tones.
  • Accuracy
    • ]WhatsApp has announced an update with a refreshed design for iOS and Android apps.[
    • The tab bar has been moved to the bottom of the screen on Android.
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What's happened to WhatsApp? A big redesign is rolling out now – here's what's new

TechRadar David Nield Friday, 10 May 2024 10:49
  • Unique Points
    • WhatsApp is releasing a major new redesign.
    • The main navigation bar (for chats, updates, communities, and calls) has been moved to the bottom of the screen on Android.
    • The app now sports a more ‘playful aesthetic’
    • A new doodle is the updated default background doodle, which now shows objects that are simpler in style and better represent a diverse set of people and objects.
  • Accuracy
    • The interface looks cleaner and more fitting for a messaging app in 2024.
    • The color scheme is based around variations on the familiar WhatsApp green, used more selectively with neutral colors more common.
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WhatsApp's latest update streamlines navigation and adds a ‘darker dark mode’

TechCrunch Aisha Malik Thursday, 09 May 2024 18:00
  • Unique Points
    • WhatsApp is updating its mobile apps with a fresh look and introducing a new ‘darker dark mode.’
    • The messaging app is introducing a new color palette with deeper tones to reduce eye strain in low-light situations.
    • WhatsApp is adding a native bottom navigation bar on Android for easier access to chats, updates, communities, and calls.
  • Accuracy
    • ]WhatsApp is updating its mobile apps with a fresh look and introducing a new 'darker dark mode'.[
    • iOS users will now see an expandable tray when sending media instead of a full-screen menu.
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    Aisha Malik's article contains a few instances of informal fallacies. The author presents WhatsApp's updates as facts without providing any opposing viewpoints or evidence, which could lead to an overstatement of the app's features and benefits (Argument from Authority). Additionally, there are a couple of examples where the author uses emotive language to describe Microsoft's and Oura's actions ('popular option for many people', 'heart health focused'). This may influence readers' opinions without providing substantial evidence. However, these fallacies do not significantly undermine the credibility of the article.
    • WhatsApp says that over the years, it has primarily focused on adding utility to the app and that while the product continues to grow, its design needs to evolve as well.
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A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

WhatsApp confirms biggest change to chat app and it's coming to your phone soon

Mirror (UK) Ltd (Image: WHATSAPP) Friday, 10 May 2024 06:54
  • Unique Points
    • WhatsApp considered over 35 different color iterations before picking a brighter, more florescent green for the new shade.
    • WhatsApp has made things even darker in dark mode to reduce eye strain and improve visual appeal and legibility.
  • Accuracy
    • ]WhatsApp is rolling out a massive update for its chat app on both Android and iPhone.[
    • The new design features a more minimalist appearance with lashings of white.
    • Navigation is now easier with the menu bar moved to the bottom of the screen on Android.
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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

WhatsApp gets a new, fresher look and a darker dark mode

GSMarena - Mobile Devices and Technology News Unknown Vlad Friday, 10 May 2024 15:26
  • Unique Points
    • WhatsApp has released a new design with a native bottom navigation bar on Android.
    • The app has received a fresh coat of paint with deeper tones to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.
    • Dark mode is now one shade darker for easier reading.
    • On iOS, there is a new attachment layout with an expandable tray for sending media and documents more easily.
    • The icons inside the app have been updated with a more rounded, outlined style.
    • The default background in chats has also been changed.
  • Accuracy
    • WhatsApp has received a fresh coat of paint with deeper tones to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.
    • Dark mode is now one shade darker for easier reading.
    • The app has changed colors for Dark Mode to provide higher contrast and darker tones.
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