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WhatsApp Tests New Android Settings Design
WhatsApp's Android settings interface gets a refreshed design with rounded sections and Material Design 3 patterns.
In brief
WhatsApp's Android settings interface gets a refreshed design with rounded sections and Material Design 3 patterns. WhatsApp is testing a new Android settings interface with rounded sections and Material Design 3 patterns for better organization. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
New Android Settings Design
WhatsApp is developing an update that will refresh the design of the settings page on Android.
Rounded Sections for Modern Layout
The new style will group options into rounded sections, making the layout more modern.
Material Design 3 Adoption
In a future update, WhatsApp will adopt the Material Design 3 Expressive segmented list pattern for the settings interface.
Beta Update Details
With the Android 2.26.43.3 update, WhatsApp is testing a redesigned settings screen with grouped items and rounded corners.
New Settings Structure
Settings items within the same section will be grouped in a rounded container with top and bottom rounded corners.
Cross-Platform Consistency
The new design applies to all settings pages including Account, Privacy, Notifications, and every other section.
Payments Feature Expansion
WhatsApp is working on a payments section for Android to manage payment methods and shipping info.
Profile Cover Photos
Users can set cover photos via the profile edit button with options to take new photos, choose from gallery, or use Meta AI.
Group Chat Updates
WhatsApp introduced features to pin messages, share chat history, and filter chats by mentions and replies.
What matters most
WhatsApp is testing a new Android settings interface with rounded sections and Material Design 3 patterns for better organization.
