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The development was unearthed by WABetaInfo in the WhatsApp Beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 update, revealing a significant departure from the app's traditional green color scheme.
Express Yourself With Different Theme Colours
This new feature, tentatively named "app color," enables users to choose from five different color options: green, blue, white, coral, and purple.This move follows a recent series of updates to WhatsApp's user interface on both Android and iOS platforms, introducing revamped icons, colors, and features like multi-account support and Channels.
The theme customisation feature aims to provide users with more control over the app's appearance, allowing for a fresh and personalised look that resonates with individual preferences.
The five available color options give users the flexibility to select a main branding color that aligns with their personality or simply makes the app more visually appealing to them.
Bubble Colour Customisation Coming Soon
Additionally, there are hints that WhatsApp might expand this customisation further by allowing users to change the bubble colour in the future, adding another layer of personalisation to the messaging experience.While the theme customisation feature is still in development and not yet available for beta testing, users can look forward to its debut in a future beta version of the iOS app. In the meantime, those seeking a personalised touch can explore existing options such as Bright, Dark, Solid colors, or select an image of their own as a chat wallpaper.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also testing a new update for its web version, featuring a darker colour scheme and a redesigned sidebar. These changes aim to reduce eye strain during app usage and contribute to an enhanced overall visual experience.
Also, it's worth noting that WhatsApp is making adjustments to its Google Drive storage policy. Starting in 2024, the free storage space offered to Android users for storing chat history, images, and videos will be counted towards the 15GB storage limit, prompting users to either manage their data within the limit or opt for a Google One subscription.
WhatsApp plans to notify users 30 days in advance through a banner in the WhatsApp Settings> Chats > Chat backup section.
Stay tuned for further updates as these features make their way to your devices.
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