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WhatsApp Android Navigation Update
WhatsApp rolls out floating bottom navigation bar for Android beta testers.
In brief
WhatsApp rolls out floating bottom navigation bar for Android beta testers. WhatsApp introduces a floating bottom navigation bar that shrinks during scrolling on Android beta updates. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
New bottom navigation bar
WhatsApp introduces a floating bottom navigation bar that shrinks into a compact pill when users scroll through the interface.
Rolling out on Android
The feature is available to some beta testers on the Google Play Store with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.45.3.
Adapts to scrolling
When users scroll down through the chat list, whatsapp gradually shrinks the bar in width and height until it becomes a compact floating pill.
Progressive blur effect
whatsapp adds a progressive blur effect below the bottom navigation bar for a gradual transition with the screen behind it.
Accent color customization
whatsapp applies the app theme color to the selected tab with green as the default accent color for the highlight.
Rolling out to testers
whatsapp rolls out the new navigation bar gradually to beta testers with availability expected over coming weeks.
The headline
WhatsApp introduces a floating bottom navigation bar that shrinks during scrolling on Android beta updates.
