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WhatsApp tests a redesigned bottom navigation bar on Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a refreshed bottom navigation bar for the Android app. The new design will introduce a floating bar with rounded corners to give the interface a modern appearance. It looks similar to the tab bar available on WhatsApp for iOS, but its design may change and evolve as development continues.
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IOS

WhatsApp is testing birthday reminders for your contacts

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that shows birthday reminders in the Contacts tab. The update reads birthday dates from the phone's address book to display the information next to the contact. Users who already have birthdays saved in their contacts app will see the reminder automatically.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out custom emoji reactions on iOS

WhatsApp is bringing custom emoji reactions for premium subscribers to the iOS app. Users can now replace the six default emojis in the reaction tray with any emoji they want. They can update the reaction tray directly from the app settings and from the emoji keyboard.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp Plus gets custom emoji reactions on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to customize the reaction tray on Android. The feature allows premium subscribers to replace the six default emoji in the reaction tray with others they prefer. Non-subscribers can see the feature, but they will have to subscribe to WhatsApp Plus to use it.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp lets users bookmark their favorite status music

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to organize music in the status update editor. Users can mark any track in the music catalog with a star, making it easier to find it later. This is useful since Meta keeps expanding the music catalog and more users add music to their status updates regularly.
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WhatsApp introduces a new chat theme experience on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat theme experience on Android with five categories and a redesigned Wallpaper section. Users can now choose from Featured, Nature, Live, Minimal, and Doodle for their chat themes. The Wallpaper section also gets its own categories, making it easier to find the right background without setting a full theme.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a new voice-to-text feature for messages

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users dictate a message and send it as text on Android. Instead of sending the audio recording, users will be able to convert their voice into a text message. The feature works offline using a locally downloaded language pack, making it possible to dictate messages without an active Internet connection.
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