WhatsApp in Progress on Theme Colors, Introduces Sticker Editor Feature in Latest iOS Beta, Report Says
WhatsApp Testing Feature to Allow Users to Edit and Create Stickers in Beta Version.
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to select a theme accent for the popular messaging app on iOS, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The company recently changed the appearance of the app on the beta version of the app on iOS, adding a green tint to some parts of the interface. It appears that the company will soon allow users to choose from five theme colour accents for the app, in a future update. Meanwhile, the service is reportedly testing a sticker editor feature on the latest beta version.
As part of a recent WhatsApp beta for iOS update, the Meta-owned platform included some code that shows users will soon be able to pick an accent colour to theme some parts of the UI, according to details unearthed by feature tracker WABetaInfo. These include the message counts on the right side of the chat list, the circles around status updates, the colours of selected tabs at the bottom, and some buttons on the interface.
On the latest stable version of WhatsApp for iOS, these UI elements are displayed with a blue colour accent. A screenshot showing five colour accents was shared by WABetaInfo, showing a choice between WhatsApp’s green accent, the existing blue option, an off-white colour, pink, and purple. Users will reportedly be informed that selecting one of the five options will only update the app’s main branding colour.
In the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS (version 24.1.10.72), testers are gaining access to a newly introduced sticker editor, as reported by WABetaInfo. This editor enables beta users to edit existing stickers by tapping on them and selecting the ‘Edit Sticker’ button. Additionally, a ‘Create Your Own’ button allows users to craft new stickers directly within the app, with the option to remove backgrounds from images used for creating stickers. While this sticker editor is currently in the beta phase for iOS, a color accent picker is also in development, according to the feature tracker. Typically, WhatsApp maintains feature parity between iOS and Android, suggesting these capabilities may be introduced to WhatsApp for Android in the future.
