WhatsApp users will soon be entitled to an overhaul of one of the messaging application’s features. The change WhatsApp made seems inspired by one of Meta’s other apps.
WhatsApp continues to make progress in improving its platform, with the latest beta update revealing a redesigned UI for Channels inspired by the Instagram layout. Indeed, as WABetaInfo discovered, the beta version of WhatsApp v2.24.1.6 for Android introduces a new look for messages from Channels, focusing on improving the presentation and visibility of updates. day.
The revamped UI for WhatsApp Channels focuses on sharing Channel messages as status updates. The new layout incorporates a button and a revamped layout, providing a distinctive appearance to messages from Channels.
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WhatsApp takes inspiration from Instagram for its new interface
The new user interface for WhatsApp Channels shares similarities with Instagram posts shared via Stories. This change is ultimately not very surprising, since it seems to align with Meta’s strategy aimed at create a consistent user experience across its different services.
This tweak might go unnoticed by most users, but it’s a particularly beneficial change for WhatsApp Channels, a feature designed to share information with a wide audience. The refreshed UI adds context to shared content, making it more visually appealing.
WhatsApp has also implemented a reporting system to identify and address harmful or policy-breaking status and channel updates, reinforcing its commitment to user safety.
In addition to the UI overhaul of WhatsApp Channels updates, beta update fixes interface issue. This issue, which caused a large blue block to appear in the lower half of the screen near the attachments sheet, obscured parts of chats or chat wallpapers. As usual, these changes are only available to users of the latest beta version on Android, so it will still be a few weeks before they are rolled out to everyone.