WhatsApp consistently introduces new features to the application, ranging from allowing users to upload one-minute-long statuses to pinning multiple messages. Just a week after revising the WhatsApp navigation bar, a revamped video and audio call screen interface is now available to some beta users.
WhatsApp Beta users can now experience a new view of the Call Screen
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned platform has introduced an enhanced call screen interface in WhatsApp beta for Android update 2.24.7.19. The new look is sleeker and more icon-driven compared to its previous counterpart, which was more basic but functional.
The Minimize button replaces the back button, located at the top left corner. This allows the call to be easily minimized and resumed by simply clicking it. Earlier, the lack of clear contrasts confused users who mistook the back button for the end call button. Additionally, the rebuilt interface enhances the user interaction process by enabling the addition of new members through the add participant button at the top right corner.
Some of the UI navigation elements have been updated
Another WhatsApp feature reporting publication, TheSpAndroid, has highlighted the new look of the bottom bars.
Following the images, it is evident that the new interface likely utilizes a constraint layout to achieve flexible positioning of the buttons. The new format buttons feature boasts consistent background colors for easy distinguishing from their surroundings. For instance, the buttons from the old version had a common background of grey color.
As depicted, there are three-dot menu settings that replace the arrow. The menu will likely serve the same purpose of expanding functionalities. TheSpAndroid reports that the three-dot menu is currently non-functional, indicating that the setting is still in development.
The given interface appears when a user initiates the switch between audio and video calls. Presently, this tweaked screen is undergoing testing on the latest WhatsApp beta version. The exact timeline for its official release remains unknown.
If you are eager to test these new features and provide feedback, you can join the beta program through the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, the beta program is currently at full capacity. You may need to wait a bit longer to gain early access to the latest WhatsApp updates.
