WhatsApp is recently making several changes to the aesthetic section of the application. We recently saw how he redesigned all the icons on Android and then on the iPhone he adapted the colors to green, and now it was learned that he is working on a new format to display the statuses, very similar to how it works on Facebook.
According to WABetaInfo, lThe Meta platform has been working on a new interface for the States trayaiming to provide users with a more convenient way to access and explore their contacts’ updates.
The first clue about these changes came through reports of the beta version of WhatsApp for Android in version 2.24.4.23, where it was announced that the application was working on a renewed interface for the Status tray.
The main goal of this update was to introduce a more modern design that would allow users to preview status updates without needing to open each one individually, in the same way that this content is seen in the main Facebook feed.
This redesign sought to address a common concern among users: the lack of a clear preview of the states of your contacts. Previously, the horizontal layout introduced in a previous version had replaced the preview of updates with simply a profile image, making it difficult to quickly identify the content of the Statuses.
However, thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta update, it appears that these changes are finally reaching beta users, who have reported seeing the new interface in action. The renewed interface for the Status tray now includes previews in the form of thumbnailsmaking it easier for users to explore updates without having to open each one individually.
Although it is not yet known if the application will allow you to see a small lapse of the State if it is a video, as happens on Facebook, before fully opening content posted by other users.
The change in the design of the States is not the only adjustment that WhatsApp is making to its interface. The app is also rolling out new colored icons, although this update has generated divided opinions among users.
The new icon colors, including the green of the button to send a chat, have been criticized by some users, who consider that the changes are not necessary and prefer the previous aesthetics.
For now all of these changes are in development and it is not clear when the new designs will be released, as they must pass certain testing processes before being officially included in all devices.
Before enabling WhatsApp super dark mode you need to make sure you update the app and have normal dark mode running. If not yet, follow these steps:
- Go to ‘Settings’.
- Select ‘Chats’.
- Under ‘Theme’, choose ‘Dark’.
Now, to activate super dark mode, follow this process:
- In ‘Chats’ go to ‘Wallpaper’.
- Select ‘Change’ and then ‘Solid Colors’.
- Choose the black background and do not add the WhatsApp doodles.
- Once this is done, return to ‘Wallpaper’ and slide the brightness bar to the right if you want a completely dark background. Otherwise, try to move in the opposite direction.
This mode is ideal for those looking to reduce eye strain and save power on their mobile phone since it replaces light and bright colors with more muted ones.
