WhatsApp Android to Feature New Navigation Bar in Redesign
WhatsApp is redesigning its Android app, focusing on a new bottom navigation bar. The updated bar has an elliptical shape, fresh buttons, and incorporates Meta AI. Beta version 2.2638.10 is available to testers, with a stable release expected in a few weeks.
WhatsApp announced it is starting a redesign of its Android app, with the main focus on the bottom navigation bar. The new bar features a sleek elliptical shape and new buttons that are currently available to testers.
Meta AI will be integrated into the navigation bar, and the floating send button that used to appear above the message composer has been removed. The bar’s transparency gives it a look closer to iOS design.
Full dark‑mode support is included in the new design. The beta build, version 2.2638.10, contains these changes and is only available to members of the beta program.
A stable release may take several weeks to roll out worldwide. Designers, animators, and developers will find the new structure, navigation animations, and AI integration useful for studying contemporary UI trends.
Going forward, keeping an eye on beta updates and user reactions to the new navigation bar will help creators understand how AI can be woven into everyday interfaces. Comparing the new design with previous versions can also reveal insights for future UX improvements.