WhatsApp Android app tests new chat bar layouts in latest beta update
WhatsApp is testing two new chat bar layouts for its Android app in a beta update, moving the text input field to the top and changing the send button position.
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WhatsApp is updating its Android app with new chat bar layouts in a beta update, moving the text input field to the top and changing the send button position.
WhatsApp is making its Android app look nicer by moving where you type messages and where you send them to the top of the screen, making it easier to use.
Analysis
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Key points
- WhatsApp is testing new chat bar layouts for its Android app in a beta update
- The text input field is moved to the top of the chat bar
- The send button is moved into the chat bar
- Two different layouts are being tested, with different control arrangements
- The company has not yet confirmed which design it will choose or when it will be available
The new chat bar layouts could make WhatsApp more user-friendly and attract more people to use the app.
If the new layouts don't work well, it could confuse users and make the app harder to use.
