WhatsApp Rolls Out New Bottom Tab Bar for Easier Navigation
• WhatsApp introduces new bottom navigation bar with 4 tabs - Chats, Updates, Communities, Calls - easing access and navigation.
• Navigation bar adheres to Material Design guidelines and supports swipe gestures between tabs.
• Feature rolling out widely after a year of testing.
• Upcoming suggestions feature may recommend contacts to chat with, spotted in beta.
• WhatsApp pushing several visual and functional updates recently, improving app design.