WhatsApp is testing a significant change in the look of conversations. Beta version 2.25.36.16, available from Google Play Store, features more rounded and slightly taller message bubbles than the current standard. The change seeks to offer a more modern appearance to chat windows.
The functionality is not yet active for all testers. The resource was identified by the specialized website WABetaInfo during analysis of the update code. Meta has not confirmed an official date for broad release.
Other recent changes to the app also affect the interface. Usuários from Android noticed new features in the call tab, while iOS has already received elements from the Liquid Glass design.
New balloon look arrives at Android
The main change is in the text bubbles. Eles have more rounded corners and a greater height, which increases the internal space of messages.
The objective is to modernize the appearance while maintaining the application’s visual identity. Testadores report that contrast remains adequate in light and dark subjects.
Changes to the calls tab on Android
The connections tab has a new top menu. Quatro main icons now appear highlighted at the top of the screen.
- Make a direct call
- Schedule call
- Open traditional dialer
- Access favorite contacts
Reorganization makes it easier to quickly access frequently used functions.
Design Liquid Glass now available on iOS
iPhone users already have updated visual elements. The bottom menu has received a transparent effect characteristic of the latest iOS.
The transitions between tabs have smooth reflections on the background. The look follows the Liquid Glass language adopted in other Meta applications.
Other interfaces undergoing redesign
The company continues to tweak different sections of the app. The status bar and reaction icons are also undergoing modernization testing.
Changes occur gradually between platforms. Android and iOS receive updates at different rates, depending on development priority.
Wide release forecast
The new balloon design remains in the internal development phase. It is expected to reach beta program participants first in the coming weeks.
After a testing period, the functionality must be distributed to all users in the stable version. Não there is a date confirmed by Meta for the completion of the process.
The visual redesign is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing renewal strategy. The application maintains global leadership with more than 2 billion active users and receives regular interface and feature updates.
