WhatsApp has rolled out a new beta update for Android (version 2.24.18.6) through the Google Play Beta Program. This update introduces a new feature under development: the ability to choose the main color of the app. This new theme feature builds upon previous customization options, offering users more control over their WhatsApp experience.
Custom Your WhatsApp Experience
In a previous update (version 2.24.17.19), WhatsApp let users pick a default chat theme. This lets you use a chosen look in all your chats, making the app feel more personal. The latest beta takes this even further by letting you change the main color of the app.
This new feature is still being worked on, but it shows what’s next for WhatsApp’s design. By letting you pick the main color, WhatsApp aims to give you more control and make the app feel more your own. This is part of WhatsApp’s goal to make the app more user-friendly and tailored to each person’s taste.
While the current beta only offers limited color choices, more options are likely coming in future updates. The goal is to let you fully customize the look and feel of WhatsApp to match your style. This update is just the start of a more personalized WhatsApp experience.
Main Color Customization
In the current beta, WhatsApp is testing the theme feature by changing the traditional green color in two different themes:
- Light Theme: The usual green color is replaced by black, offering a sleek, modern, and minimalist look.
- Dark Theme: The main color shifts to white, creating a high-contrast interface that enhances readability.
These changes are part of WhatsApp’s broader effort to refresh its appearance while giving users more control over their app interface. Although the current update only allows for these two color changes, it indicates a move toward broader customization options in the future. In January this year, Wabetainfo said that a wider color option would be available. However, this feature is not ready for Android devices at the moment. Nevertheless, the website said
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While a wider set of color options announced in our article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 update is currently not available on Android, there is potential for it to be added in a future build. We believe that this early development suggests that the Android version could eventually receive similar customization features we previously announced for the iOS app to further enhance the user experience across all platforms in the future.
Potential Future Features
While the current beta only offers limited color customization, there’s potential for more options in upcoming updates. A previous iOS beta update hinted at a wider set of color choices. Android users may also get similar options in future updates, further improving the user experience. This suggests that WhatsApp is working towards a more cohesive and customizable interface across all platforms.
What’s Next?
The theme feature is still under development, with no official release date yet. However, WhatsApp users can expect more updates in the future, as the company continues to refine and expand its customization options.
To stay updated on all the latest WhatsApp features, users can follow WABetaInfo on X. Additionally, more information about upcoming features for WhatsApp beta on Android, iOS, Web/Desktop, and Windows can be found by keeping an eye on future updates.
Conclusion
WhatsApp’s latest beta update shows a shift towards more user control and design options. The update allows users to change the main color of the app, marking the start of a new phase in customization. This feature aims to make the app more personal and visually nice. The update hints that WhatsApp is keen on user feedback and wants to keep growing its app.
