Instant messaging application WhatsApp has introduced a new interface in its latest beta version for Android 2.23.13.16 that includes a white top app bar.
The change aims to align the application with the Material Design 3 style, while also adding a sense of modernity to the theme, which had been largely unchanged for years.
Although the feature is still under development, the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.13.17 update, which is now available on the Google Play Store, has revealed that WhatsApp has changed the top app bar when using the dark theme. Plans have been made to expand further.
As shown in the attached screenshot, a clear difference can be seen between the current version and the upcoming update, which is based on data extracted from the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.13.17 update.
The top app bar appears noticeably darker than the familiar version we encounter when opening WhatsApp, thus providing additional evidence of their commitment to improving the app’s interface.
While the change has been welcomed by many users, there are some who advocate for the introduction of a new type of dark theme for the Android app for WhatsApp, similar to the one available on WhatsApp for iOS.
In particular, for modern mobile devices with AMOLED screens, an even darker theme using grayscale and dark colors can potentially produce better performance while still being aesthetically pleasing.
