New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- WhatsApp is experimenting with a redesigned bottom navigation bar on Android, bringing the layout closer in appearance to the version already available on iPhones, according to reports. The update has reportedly been spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.38.10, where the navigation bar appears separated from the rest of the interface, with rounded corners giving it a floating look.

WhatsApp first moved its main sections - Chats, Communities, Updates and Calls, to the bottom of the screen with beta version 2.23.10.6. Around three years later, the company is reportedly testing another change to the same navigation element, this time focusing on its appearance and shape, including tabs and controls.

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