NEW YORK (Kashmir English): WhatsApp is testing a new navigation bar design that features a ‘floating’ navigation bar and is transparent.
The new design has been seen in the latest Android beta 2.26.45.5. WABetaInfo reports that the update will give users a preview of the redesigned interface.
The menu bar size is now adjustable according to the direction of scrolling in chat.
The bar’s size reduces to a smaller pill shape when users scroll down. It also has rounded corners, and it removes the text labels from its navigation icons. But when users swipe up, the bar is restored to its normal size.
The new navigation bar can be found in four sections: Chats, Updates, Contacts, and Calls. It also replaces the old navigation bar with a new one that is more flexible.
The feature has not been announced to be rolled out for wider use. Android users will have the opportunity to test the new design by opting in to WhatsApp’s beta program in the Google Play Store.
