An update much awaited by WhatsApp users for Android seems to be finally coming. This is the native implementation of the dark theme in the top bar of the app.
The information was revealed, this Monday (26), by the technology website WABetaInfo. The platform is known for evaluating Beta (test) versions of applications.
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They noticed that the update is being tested on WhatsApp Beta 2.23.13.17. Since beta version Previously, the development team has been trying to bring more modernity to the look of the app. Therefore, the modifications are under analysis and undergoing testing.
The new WhatsApp update
Currently, the top bar maintains a gray tone even when the dark theme is enabled on Android. In the new version of WhatsApp for Android, the setting completely leaves the app in dark mode.
Thus, the user's visual experience is more complete and pleasant, especially in environments with less light.
See below how what changed with the update.
(Source: WABetaInfo/Reproduction)
Despite being an update that many people have been waiting for, users want the Mark Zuckerberg provide a configuration similar to that of the apple (iOS).
In versions for iPhone and other devices, WhatsApp has a very dark theme option, which saves energy, increases performance and optimizes viewing on AMOLED screens.
So far, the development team has not set a release date for the new update and has not commented to confirm that the version will be more like the iOS experience.
But, you can take the opportunity to configure the dark mode in the current version of WhatsApp now. Check it out below!
Here's how to activate dark mode in the current version of WhatsApp:
- Open the application Whatsapp on your Android smartphone;
- Click on “More options” in the upper right corner;
- Choose the “Settings” field;
- Access the “Conversations” option;
- Then click on “Theme”;
- Select one of the options: Light, Dark or Automatic (System).
In the “Automatic” option, WhatsApp will be configured according to the mode that was activated on your smartphone.