This new look has similarities to the bottom navigation bar in the WhatsApp iOS app, which has been there for quite some time.
WhatsApp has begun testing a new feature that will add an iOS-style bottom navigation bar to the Android client. The new feature’s goal is to make it easier for users to browse around the app’s many sections.
The tested bottom navigation bar replaces the old top navigation bar and features five buttons for chats, status, calls, camera, and settings. This new look is reminiscent to the bottom navigation bar in the WhatsApp iOS app, which has been there for quite some time.
The new tool is presently being tested on a small sample of Android users, with no news on when it will be made available to a larger audience. However, if the test is successful, it is scheduled to go live soon.
WhatsApp has recently been testing new features such as the ability to join missed calls, a new chat archiving feature, and multi-device compatibility. According to reports, the company is also working on a new feature that will allow users to move their chat history from one phone to another, regardless of operating system.
Overall, the new bottom navigation bar feature should make it easier for Android users to move across the app and rapidly access different parts. However, it is unclear how people will react to the function or whether it will be extensively deployed.
