WhatsApp is preparing to make some major changes to its platform, with new design features reportedly coming to both iPhone and Android.
Leakers claim that Mark Zuckerberg‘s messaging app could see a complete makeover in the coming months, with a series of design tweaks in the works.
Revamped colours and new buttons are reportedly among them, though WABetaInfo says these changes may initially vary depending on the device you own.
Meanwhile, conversation filters are reportedly part of both iPhone and Android tests, with users able to categorise messages into ‘All’, ‘Unread’, ‘Personal’ and ‘Business’.
‘We are very happy to announce that WhatsApp is finally working on improving the interface of the app by bringing a redesign,’ WABetaInfo wrote.
Revamped colours and conversation filters are among changes being tested
‘The redesign includes revamped buttons for the navigation bar, that will make the interface more modern.
‘In addition, WhatsApp also intends to add a filter row that will let users sort their chats using two filters: personal conversations and business chats.’
While many features are still in the development stages, leakers claim that some are being tested on WhatsApp Beta – a testing program that allows users to try out features before they are released more widely.
Images also hint that new colours have been more widely tested on iOS versions of WhatsApp, with notifications, time stamps and tabs switched from blue to a more brand appropriate shade of green.
Meanwhile, the so-called ‘2.23.18.18’ Android test has reportedly trialed a new menu title with the app’s name in green at the top.
Other tests have also looked into multi-account options too, meaning multiple profiles will function on a single device in future.
If true, it would put WhatsApp in line with Twitter, or ‘X’, which also allows users to switch between different accounts in a matter of seconds.
This comes just as Zuckerberg is at loggerheads with X owner Elon Musk over the new ‘Twitter-killer’ app Threads.
Tested changes currently appear to vary depending on the type of device you are using
As of now, it’s unclear if and when both iPhone and Android will be party to the same updates on Beta or the main app.
Conservation filters, new colours and the revamped menu tab are said to be in the development stages and not yet ready for Beta users.
But Android’s multi-account options are currently available to some and will be rolled out more widely in the coming days, leakers claim.
MailOnline has approached Meta for comment.
