WhatsApp is rolling out redesigned message menu for Android users
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned message menu for Android beta users, bringing a cleaner, iPhone-like interface that makes replying, forwarding, editing, and managing messages easier.
After years of development, WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned message menu for Android. Similar to the iPhone, the new interface is likely to come with a cleaner contextual layout that appears directly next to selected messages, offering quicker access to common actions.
WhatsApp has been working on this feature for a long time. WABetaInfor first spotted the feature back in 2023, when WhatsApp was experimenting with bringing a more iPhone-like interaction model to Android. Now, three years later, according to WABetaInfo, the company has finally started rolling it out to beta testers.
The new interface replaces the older message action menu with a more modern, contextual design that appears directly next to a selected message. The update is currently available to some users running WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.23.8 and is expected to reach more testers over the coming weeks.
WhatsApp redesigns message menu on Android
Right now, Android users have to dig into the overflow menu at the top of the app every time they want to do something with a message. On top of that, options like forwarding and editing are scattered separately in the top app bar, which means a fair bit of jumping around just to get simple things done. The new design fixes exactly that; all the key actions are now grouped into a single contextual menu that pops up right next to the message you have selected.
The actions you use most often are right there upfront, while the less frequent ones are neatly tucked away under a "More" section, so things do not feel overwhelming. The whole idea is to cut down the clutter and make managing your messages feel a lot more natural, no more shifting your eyes and attention to different corners of the screen just to forward or react to a message.
How the new WhatsApp message menu works
Using the redesigned menu remains simple and familiar. Users only need to tap and hold a message, just as they have always done on WhatsApp. Once selected, the new menu appears directly beside the message, providing quick access to available actions.
The change applies to both individual and group chats. Since the gesture remains unchanged, users do not need to learn any new controls. WhatsApp automatically replaces the old menu with the redesigned version once the feature becomes available on a device.
As mentioned earlier, the update brings greater consistency between Android and iPhone versions of WhatsApp. While the two operating systems follow different design principles, the new menu makes the overall experience feel more similar across platforms, especially for users who regularly switch between Android and iOS devices.
For now, the redesigned message menu is limited to a small group of beta testers. WhatsApp has not revealed when it plans to release the feature to all users, but if testing goes smoothly, the report suggests a wider rollout could happen in the coming weeks.
After years of development, WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned message menu for Android. Similar to the iPhone, the new interface is likely to come with a cleaner contextual layout that appears directly next to selected messages, offering quicker access to common actions.
WhatsApp has been working on this feature for a long time. WABetaInfor first spotted the feature back in 2023, when WhatsApp was experimenting with bringing a more iPhone-like interaction model to Android. Now, three years later, according to WABetaInfo, the company has finally started rolling it out to beta testers.
The new interface replaces the older message action menu with a more modern, contextual design that appears directly next to a selected message. The update is currently available to some users running WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.23.8 and is expected to reach more testers over the coming weeks.
WhatsApp redesigns message menu on Android
Right now, Android users have to dig into the overflow menu at the top of the app every time they want to do something with a message. On top of that, options like forwarding and editing are scattered separately in the top app bar, which means a fair bit of jumping around just to get simple things done. The new design fixes exactly that; all the key actions are now grouped into a single contextual menu that pops up right next to the message you have selected.
The actions you use most often are right there upfront, while the less frequent ones are neatly tucked away under a "More" section, so things do not feel overwhelming. The whole idea is to cut down the clutter and make managing your messages feel a lot more natural, no more shifting your eyes and attention to different corners of the screen just to forward or react to a message.
How the new WhatsApp message menu works
Using the redesigned menu remains simple and familiar. Users only need to tap and hold a message, just as they have always done on WhatsApp. Once selected, the new menu appears directly beside the message, providing quick access to available actions.
The change applies to both individual and group chats. Since the gesture remains unchanged, users do not need to learn any new controls. WhatsApp automatically replaces the old menu with the redesigned version once the feature becomes available on a device.
As mentioned earlier, the update brings greater consistency between Android and iPhone versions of WhatsApp. While the two operating systems follow different design principles, the new menu makes the overall experience feel more similar across platforms, especially for users who regularly switch between Android and iOS devices.
For now, the redesigned message menu is limited to a small group of beta testers. WhatsApp has not revealed when it plans to release the feature to all users, but if testing goes smoothly, the report suggests a wider rollout could happen in the coming weeks.
