WhatsApp Might Soon Change Your Calling Interface Again, New Calling Bar To Be Out: Report

It is to be noted that the new bottom calling bar is available to a limited group of testers now and may be available for more users soon.

WhatsApp is once again making changes to the calling interface in its beta app for Android. This time, they are rolling out a new calling bar, following the earlier introduction of a minimise button to prevent accidental call endings. The latest update (version 2.24.12.14) on the Google Play Store introduces the new interface for the bottom calling bar, which is currently being tested by select beta testers. These changes affect the bottom half of the app's calling screen, offering a refreshed look and improved user experience during calls.

WABetainfo in a recent report shared a screenshot that displayed a modernised interface of the call bar and made the profile photo appear bigger. WABetainfo in its report said, “With the previous update, WhatsApp redesigned the top part of the screen to enhance button visibility and distinguishability by adding a semi-transparent background. With the most recent updates, WhatsApp is now focusing on the bottom part of the screen.”

It is to be noted that the new bottom calling bar is available to a limited group of testers now and may be available for more users soon.

It noted, “A new interface for the bottom calling bar is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.”

The previous update focused on improving user navigation and intuitiveness during calls by replacing the back shortcut with a new minimise button. This change aimed to address a common concern where users often mistakenly perceived the back button as ending the call.