WhatsAppthe application of instant messaging most used in Spain, announces every week something new that improves the user experience. Some of the functions that the platform has recently incorporated Goal have been the reaction to statuses, the organization of events, the double arrow icon to forward files or multimedia content, access codes, the dialer that will end traditional calls or temporary blocking of accounts.
If we look back in April, WhatsApp changed the design of the application forever in the version for Android and iOS and, after a month, the application makes the interface change official to give it a new and more optimized appearance, while presenting a new “darkest dark mode”.
First of all, the app enter a new green palette and neutral colors To create a unified experience, it also launches a “darker dark mode” in order to reduce eye strain in low-light environments.
Secondly, WhatsApp update your icons to a rounded and outlined style to match the new iconography, renews the legendary illustrations and adds animations to create a “more fun” aesthetic. In addition, modernize the original default background in conversations.
Third, the platform adds the expected navigation bar at the bottom of the interface in the Android version, in this way, users can find “what they need faster.” And, when it comes to the iOS version, sending photos and videos is now also easier with the new attachment design –It is an extendable tray that allows you to see the functions more clearly.
And finally, WhatsApp presents the long-awaited chat filters to find conversations in a simpler way. “You can now select between group and unread filters with just one tap to catch up on missed messages or your favorite group chats,” explains Meta in a statement.
After announcing all these news, in the statement issued by MetaMark Zuckerberg’s company confirms that they present “a lot of attention to how people use their devices”, therefore, “they design their user interface to complement the existing experience, so that WhatsApp is familiar and easy to navigate. As the product continues to grow in functionality, the design must evolve as well.”
The subtle WhatsApp scam that steals your data when you press this button
Cybercriminals use a subtle technique in WhatsApp video calls to have control of user accounts. It all starts with a video call, in which the cybercriminal claims to have some type of technical difficulty such as, for example, the camera does not show the image.
Trusting that the person who is on the video call believes that this can solve the problem, the scammer encourages you to press the share screen button. In addition, it makes you believe that sharing the screen will be what solves the camera problem. And, if the user stings, the scammer will be able to see everything the other person sees on their device.
This way of access allows them to send a security code via SMS to the phone they have controlled. In this way, they will be able to observe it when it reaches the victim and thus be able to take control of your WhatsApp account and transfer it to another device without the other party knowing.
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