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WhatsApp is redesigning its Android app, here's how

WhatsApp is currently in the process of redesigning its Android app, according to a new report. The redesign is right now focused on the app's navigation bar, which is getting a new look and a new item inside of it.

WhatsApp is redesigning its Android app, here's how
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WhatsApp is currently in the process of redesigning its Android app, according to a new report.

The redesign is right now focused on the app's navigation bar, which is getting a new look and a new item inside of it.

this is definitely not the final version of the redesign, since the Meta AI button appears in two different places.

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WhatsApp is currently in the process of redesigning its Android app, according to a new report. The redesign is right now focused on the app's navigation bar, which is getting a new look and a new item inside of it. this is definitely not the final version of the redesign, since the Meta AI button appears in two different places.

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  • These images do however seem to show that Meta AI is going to be a part of the navigation bar, and not relegated to a floating button above the Compose button anymore.
  • The image below shows the rough state of the current development.

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