WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.23.10.77: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.23.10.77.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to bring a new light and dark main theme color to the business app, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Light and dark theme |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.23.10.77 is a compatible update. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some users and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan and Thiago, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | Mark Zuckerberg announced voice message transcripts feature for WhatsApp! |
LIGHT AND DARK THEME
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a theme feature to choose the main color of the app. This feature is designed to provide users with greater control over the appearance of the app by allowing them to customize the primary branding color, moving away from the traditional green to explore new options. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing some enhancements for the user interface with the public, but the recent update suggests that the company might be taking a slightly different approach to enhance the theme of the app. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.23.10.77 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to bring a new light and dark main theme color to the business app!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new light and dark main theme color for the WhatsApp Business beta app. However, it is important to clarify that the feature released today does not allow users to manually select the main color of the WhatsApp Business app. Instead, WhatsApp has automatically assigned new colors for both the light and dark themes in this version. Specifically, the accent color for the light theme is now black, while for the dark theme, it has been set to white. These updates replace the light blue accent color previously used in the WhatsApp Business app. Additionally, they introduce black and white icons for the app settings, chat info screen, and the business banner at the top of the chats list.
When we compare WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business, the two apps now stand out primarily in their choice of main color. While WhatsApp Messenger retains its traditional green accent color, WhatsApp Business has adopted black and white accent colors for its light and dark themes, respectively. This distinction is intentional as it helps users visually differentiate between the two apps, ensuring there is no confusion about which app they are currently using. Apart from the accent colors, the overall design and interface of both apps remain very similar.
It is worth noting that the current update does not yet allow users to select a different main app color. However, WhatsApp may still plan to introduce this feature in the future, which could offer users greater personalization and a more customizable experience. At the moment, the focus appears to be on refining the appearance of the app with these pre-set colors while ensuring consistency across the themes.
A feature to bring a new light and dark main theme color to the business app is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.
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