Worldwide popular cross-platform WhatsApp has released it's latest build (Version 2.12.41) with a new layout design and fresh icons for Android smartphones. Whatsapp is still working on this new app as the update is not yet available on the Play Store. However it is now available on company's official website. Users can download and install the manually and get the redesigned WhatsApp activated on their phone.
The minimum requirements to get started with the new update is smartphone running Android version 2.1 or above. No new permissions are required for an update.Tablet users won't get any update yet.
Things get changed with the update
- The new Material Design overall brings a refined look. Though the general layout is same, it now has a refreshing deep green title merges with the three tabs for calls, chats and contacts.
- The chat window comes with new buttons to record voice messages, and also made available in attachment option pop-up.
- The tray holding the emoji icons has a different colour now while all the emojis remains same as previous.
- The recording button next to the message box now has a green background
- The attachment icon in a chat window having list of options - Gallery, Photos, Video, Audio, Location, and Contact, now pops up with transition. Also these icons have got a facelift with the black colour in the background changed to grey.