WhatsApp Testing Dark Mode & Splash Screen Features For Apple iPhone Users

WhatsApp's new splash screen would essentially let users see the WhatsApp logo whenever they open the app on their iPhones.

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San Francisco, Oct 19: Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing a new beta update for iOS users which would bring features like hide muted status update, splash screen, and app badge improvements among others, according to WABetaInfo, a fan website that tracks WhatsApp updates. WhatsApp's new splash screen would essentially let users see the WhatsApp logo whenever they open the app on their iPhones. WhatsApp New Five Features For Users on Android & iOS.

"I always recommend to back up your chat history before updating to the new beta: if there is something wrong with the update, your messages are safe on iCloud and you can downgrade to the precedent version from TestFlight or App Store," WABetaInfo reported on Friday.

This is also available on the Android beta app. The update also showed how text bubbles would look in dark mode on WhatsApp. This was first available on beta version for Android. The company is expected to introduce dark mode for users globally soon.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 21, 2019 11:58 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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