WhatsApp for Android is expected to receive significant design improvements and visual updates. This is done in an effort to make the messaging app more appealing to its users. Recent reports suggest that the popular messaging platform is working on introducing a bottom navigation bar and a redesigned context menu on Android. Now it looks like we might see some visual changes to the Action button as well. Continue reading to know more.

According to a WABetaInfo report, the Meta-owned messaging giant wants to remake the floating action button with Material You theme support. The floating action button, located in the lower right corner of the app, allows you to start a new chat instantly. This review is part of the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.23.12.15.

The above screenshot gives you a side-by-side comparison between the current version and the potential action button change. As you can notice, the future update is set to change the circular icon to a rounded square icon commonly known as a "squircle". It also appears that the icon will follow Android's Material Design 3 guidelines.

However, note that this change will not be limited to the floating action button. The buttons in the call and status bar are also expected to follow the same theming principle. To recall, WhatsApp was also found testing the material you-based switch. This will be a welcome addition as Android users have been waiting to taste Material You integration on WhatsApp. Furthermore, with the amount of UI/UX overhauls, it seems that Meta is actually listening to its users.