WhatsApp is releasing a new voice calling interface for Android beta testers.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• WhatsApp beta users are now seeing the UI that was first shown last year.
• Waveforms for group voice calls are being tested by the instant messaging app.
• WhatsApp has been observed working on a better account ban mechanism.

WhatsApp has begun to roll out a new voice call interface. The most recent deployment is only available to a limited number of Android beta testers. Waveforms for group voice calls are also stored on the device. In addition to the redesigned voice call interface in the next beta version, WhatsApp has been observed working on a new screen for replying to users regarding their account ban reviews. It appears to dynamically modify the colour palettes based on the theme selected by the user.

According to WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo, some users have received the new voice calling interface in WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.5.4. Several users have reported seeing the change on WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.22.5.3.

The interface was initially seen in December and is expected to be available for both Android and iOS users. It provides a more compact and contemporary experience.

WABetaInfo has also discovered that while conducting group voice calls, the UI displays waveforms. These speech waveforms are shown for all participants to alert them of the active speakers on the call.

Although the new experience is presently only accessible to certain Android beta testers, WABetaInfo stated that it would be available to iOS beta testers in the coming days.

Meanwhile, to get the newest WhatsApp beta edition for your Android smartphone, you must be enrolled in the Google Play Beta programme. You can also get the beta software in APK format from APKMirror.

In addition to the current modification for beta users, WABetaInfo has additionally stated that WhatsApp is working on a page that would inform users of the status of their ban review requests. The screen looks to be designed to complement the gloomy theme.

Last year, WhatsApp was found working on the idea of permitting review petitions for account banning. WABetaInfo had a similar screen at the time. The symbols on the previous screen, on the other hand, were in a bright theme.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will add additional justifications for banning accounts for breaking its Commerce Policy. Users, on the other hand, are believed to be able to request a review of their account ban.

The precise date when the improved mechanism for requesting ban reviews would go into effect has yet to be published. WABetaInfo, on the other hand, has discovered references to the new screen in WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.5.3.