WhatsApp working on a bottom navigation bar feature for beta Android users

Instant messaging services are dime a dozen, but platforms like WhatsApp stand out among a crowd of competing services. We routinely come across new feature additions on WhatsApp, some aimed at improving functionality, while others are designed to enhance visual elements in the app. WABetaInfo has now uncovered a subtle but significant UI change with the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android.

The feature is rolling out through the Google Play Beta Program as part of version 2.23.8.4. It contains a new bottom navigation bar, bringing it on par with Google’s design philosophy. The screenshots shared by WABetaInfo show that the bottom bar comprises four options – Chats, Communities, Status, and Calls.

As WABetaInfo notes, the redesigned bottom bar also looks similar to the one on the iOS version of WhatsApp, making the experience consistent for those who switch from Android to iOS and vice versa.

Android Police