WhatsApp may allow you to change the chat bubble color in a future update

WhatsApp is working on a theme customization feature for its instant messaging app that will let users choose a default chat theme that suits their preferences. WABetaInfo spotted the under-development feature in the WhatsApp iOS beta v24.11.10.70 and claims that similar changes will be coming to Android as well.

According to a preview on the website, users will be able to choose a background image and a new color for the chat bubble from five colors. The selected color will become the default chat theme for the entire app and the changes will be visible only to them. It will not affect other users' UI.

The upcoming feature could excite those looking for an alternative to green and wanting to personalize the messaging app. WhatsApp offered a blue accent color before switching to its iconic green shade earlier this month. However, earlier this year, it was reported that the Meta-owned messaging app could allow users to customize UI elements like icons and badges with different colors.

WhatsApp currently allows users to change the chat wallpaper, allowing them to choose between a selection of solid colors and dark/light backgrounds. The app also has a slider to adjust the visibility of the doodles on the default wallpaper. It also allows users to set a photo from their camera roll as the chat wallpaper.

The ability to customize the chat bubble is a long-requested feature by users, the website says. However, the default chat design feature is not yet available on testers' devices running WhatsApp Beta.

Additionally, several other WhatsApp features are in development, including AI-generated profile pictures, unread count deletion, hidden community chats, new UI for status updates, recently online users, and more.

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