WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.19: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.5.19.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out new icons for the overflow menu to enhance the user interface, and this enhancement is available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Menu icons |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.19 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing the previous update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan and Saadh Jawwadh, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is rolling out a pop-out chat feature for Windows beta! |
MENU ICONS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.12 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out an improved interface by introducing new icons and colors. With this enhancement, WhatsApp aimed to elevate both the user experience and the visual aesthetics of the app, implementing a series of refinements that align with contemporary design standards. It appears that WhatsApp is committed to further improving the interface by adding other refinements to optimize the experience. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.19 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out new icons for the overflow menu to some beta testers!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, some beta testers may now experiment with new icons within various overflow menus. These icons serve to better distinguish the actions available within the overflow menu, providing users with clearer visual cues and enhancing the overall interface. It is important to note that the rollout of new icons extends beyond a single overflow menu. Specifically, these menu icons have been introduced across various tabs including Chats, Updates, and Calls. This comprehensive approach ensures consistency in design throughout the app, making the interface more cohesive for any overflow menus.
In our opinion, the introduction of new icons for the actions within the overflow menu not only adds visual appeal but also simplify navigation, making the app interface more user-friendly. In addition, these icons lead to increased efficiency for users when selecting actions within the overflow menu. By introducing icons to represent actions within the overflow menu, users can quickly identify and execute actions without the need to read textual labels. This visual shorthand allows for faster comprehension and interaction, as users can recognize familiar icons at a glance, enhancing their navigation experience.
New icons for the overflow menu are available to some beta testers that install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and they are rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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