WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.15.22: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.15.22.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage accessibility settings focused on increased contrast, and it will be available in a future update!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.24.30 update, we announced that a feature to bring a new light and dark main theme color to the business app was available. This update introduced black as the new accent color for the light theme and white for the dark theme, achieving a clean and professional appearance that aligns with current design principles. The redesign aims to offer a more unified and modern visual identity for WhatsApp Business, helping users clearly distinguish it from WhatsApp Messenger. In addition to updating the colors of the app, it appears that WhatsApp is also committed to improving accessibility through new options aimed at enhancing overall usability. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.15.22 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage accessibility settings focused on increased contrast!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature that will allow users to adjust how certain interface elements appear for better visibility, scheduled for release in a future update. This marks an important step forward, as WhatsApp continues to prioritize accessibility and inclusivity in its design choices. WhatsApp always aims to improve usability for all users, including those with visual impairments, color vision deficiencies, and other conditions that may affect how they perceive content on screen.

A dedicated section for accessibility options will be introduced within the app settings, providing users with a centralized space to manage features specifically designed to improve the usability of the app across a wide range of needs. Users will be able to customize various settings tailored to their individual preferences, allowing the app to better adapt to different visual, cognitive, or motor-related requirements. While the initial focus appears to be on improving visual accessibility through a contrast-related setting, this is likely just the beginning. It's expected that WhatsApp will gradually expand this section with additional tools, supporting a broader spectrum of accessibility use cases in future updates.

This first setting will give users the ability to increase the color contrast between the foreground and background elements of the app. This would significantly enhance the visibility of key interface components such as text, icons, and buttons. When enabled, it will alter the visual hierarchy of the user interface to ensure that content stands out more prominently against its background, reducing ambiguity and improving readability. This is particularly beneficial for those users with low vision, color sensitivity, or age-related visual impairments, as well as people who may be interacting with the app in environments with harsh or inconsistent lighting.

A feature to manage accessibility settings focused on increased contrast is under development and it will be available in a future update. We will keep you updated with an additional article as soon as we have more details to share about this feature.

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