WhatsApp Introduces New Bottom Navigation Bar for Android Users
WhatsApp has introduced a new navigation bar for Android users, making it easier to navigate the app. The old top navigation bar with tabs for Communities, Chats, Status, and Calls has been replaced with a bottom navigation bar.
The updated navigation bar still has four sections: Communities, Chats, Status (now called "Updates"), and Calls. However, their order has been rearranged, and all sections now feature icons for easier identification. Unlike before, where only the Communities tab had an icon, now all sections have one.
Additionally, while the previous navigation bar was green, the new one is white. WhatsApp stated that these changes were made to improve accessibility and user experience.
Switching between sections is now more convenient with the new bottom navigation bar. Although users can still swipe left or right to navigate, the navbar's closer proximity to the thumb means users no longer have to stretch to reach the top of the screen to access different tabs. Simply tapping on the icons allows for quick navigation between sections.
India has been testing the redesigned navigation bar for a few weeks now on a variety of Android smartphones. WhatsApp is currently launching it worldwide. Make sure the WhatsApp app is updated to the most recent version from the Google Play Store in order to see the new navigation bar.