After a series of visual changes, WhatsApp is now reportedly working on a new, fresh interface that can change how people interact with the app’s top navigation bar. According to WaBetaInfo, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform may replace the text-based app name with its official logo. The update is expected to make space for new features, including easier access to status updates directly from the top section.
Along with the visual changes, the messaging platform is also working on new tools that aim at speeding up the conversations and making interactions very easy. Among the key additions is a Facebook Messenger-like support for notification bubbles, a feature tied to the Android system, which allows chats to appear as floating icons on the screen.
These bubbles would enable users to open and reply to messages without leaving the app they are currently using. When the users tap on the bubble, it will bring a compact chat window, allowing quick responses while multitasking. The feature is designed to keep conversations accessible at all times, especially when users are engaged in other activities like watching videos or browsing apps.
The report also mentioned that the notification bubbles are supported on devices running Android 11 and above, where the feature is more stable and feels more integrated. However, availability may depend on device settings and system compatibility, as not all Android versions handle bubbles in the same way.
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Both the redesigned top bar and the notification bubble feature are still under development and are likely to be rolled out first to beta testers before a wider release. And the public release is expected to follow in the coming months.