WhatsApp has completed implementing a new user interface in its application for Android devices. This update, identified as version 2.24.6.77, includes a redesigned bottom navigation bar, specifically designed to improve the one-handed experience. However, that's not the only adjustment this month.
The availability of this new interface was recently announced through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. This change represents a A huge improvement compared to the previous interfacewhich features a green top navigation bar with fewer tabs.
Users can now enjoy a more intuitive and intuitive browsing experience on their Android devices. This update reflects the continuous improvement of its platform to provide users with the best possible experience in the most widely used instant messaging application in the world.
Below are other innovations implemented by WhatsApp in April 2024.
All news from WhatsApp in April 2024
New structure
The new design features a fresh, aesthetically pleasing look, highlighting four main tabs: Chats, News, Communities, and Calls, each with its own unique icon. This change represents an important step forward towards a more efficient and contemporary user experience.
The redesign, which focuses on improving accessibility of the Meta app, allows users to interact more seamlessly, especially when using the device with one hand. Starting this April, users can enjoy these updates to the messaging application, which seek to facilitate and enrich the user experience.
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Changes to your privacy policy
WhatsApp will make material changes to its terms of service and privacy policies in response to the new Digital Services Law (LSD).), also known as DMA for its English abbreviation.
toThe European Commission introduced this regulation in December 2020, which entered into force in November 2022, with the aim of allowing major technology companies, including Meta, to adjust their operations to promote greater online fairness and prevent monopolies.
This regulatory change is very important, since companies that do not comply with this law may face fines of up to 10% of your income Annually all over the world.
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Communicate with other messaging apps
One of the most important novelties that this update brings is the demand for interoperability between different instant messaging platforms. This will allow users Communicate with people using apps like Telegram or Signal without having to have an account in those apps.
To achieve this progress, content encryption will be implemented using the Signal protocol, which will then be shared in XML files. As Dick Brewer, WhatsApp's engineering manager, explained to Wired, this measure has the primary goal of ensuring users' privacy, security, and safety, while enhancing interoperability between platforms.
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Where to receive chats from other apps
In addition, the platform announced that although initially this new system will only apply to text messages, audio, photos, videos, and files., It will eventually expand to include group calls and chats.
It is important to highlight that interoperability will be a choice for users, who will have the possibility to decide whether they want to use it or not. Those who choose to turn it on will find messages from other apps in a special section called “Third-Party Chats.”
Referring to updates to adapt to LSD requirements, this includes lowering the minimum age for use from 16 to 13 years in the European region. The company has also updated its information on how to report content and appeal decisions, as well as how to recommend channels.
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