WhatsApp Android Redesign Adds Meta AI to Navigation Bar
WhatsApp is redesigning its Android navigation bar, with Meta AI moving from a floating button to a permanent spot in the bar, per a new report.
WhatsApp is working on a redesign of its Android app, according to a new report from gsmarena.com. The changes center on the app's navigation bar, which is getting both a new look and a new item.
The most notable addition is Meta AI. In leaked images, the Meta AI button appears in two different places, suggesting the final placement is still being decided. What the report makes clear is that Meta AI is set to become part of the navigation bar rather than staying as a floating button above the Compose button.
The redesign is still in development, and the current state shown in the leaks is not the final version. That means the layout, icons, and exact position of Meta AI could change before any public rollout.
What to expect
For Android users, the shift would put Meta AI within easier reach and give the navigation bar a more prominent role in the app's interface. No release date has been announced.
Quick answers
What is changing in the WhatsApp Android redesign?
The navigation bar is getting a new look and a new item, with Meta AI set to be included in the bar.
Where will the Meta AI button be?
Meta AI is set to be part of the navigation bar instead of a floating button above the Compose button. In leaked images, it appears in two different places.
Is this the final version?
No. The current development state is not the final version of the redesign.