With each new update of Android systems, it has been seen that they seek to improve the visual aesthetics of applications, especially as a whole. However, the icon WhatsApp It is one of the most predominant ever, due to its characteristic shape and color.
Now the new update android 13, is focused on giving harmony to the home screens of those who use this system. That’s why WhatsApp is launching a new dynamic icon in test version.
The information shared by the technological media indicates that the update is possible thanks to Google which, for the first time, is giving all developers support for icons with themed apps.
this is how it looks
This allows the icons of all the applications to adapt better to the wallpaper that the device has. So WhatsApp is including a monochrome plus icon that can change color and adjust the themes applied since Android 13.
Thus, the green balloon will look less conspicuous and will be uniform with the rest of the apps and the colors established by the user, through the configuration. In this way, the visual experience will be more harmonious. Although it is still in the testing phase, all beta users on Android 13 have it available.
How to activate this new WhatsApp icon in Android 13?
The process to activate the new WhatsApp icon in Android 13 is simple. You go to the settings section on your Android device and search for “wallpaper and style”.
Once there, look for the “Icons with theme” option and click on it. In this way, the WhatsApp icon will adjust its appearance with a monochrome design that will allow it to look the same color as the background of the screen on your device.
Finally, it is expected that in the coming weeks most developers will update their applications to add support for themed icons and thus achieve a look more uniform on the home screen for Android 13.