The new WhatsApp iOS update brings the app version to 25.3.80, and the company behind the app has rolled out the update. This update brings a highly expected feature, chat themes, which allow users to edit the color of their chat from 20 options. This latest feature is another sign of WhatsApp focusing on personalization, and it makes it easier to personalize conversations on the basis of individual preferences.
This WhatsApp iOS update is officially announced, but it may take some time until it appears on your Bulletin: this feature is planned to be rolled out gradually to some of the users over the coming weeks. Whatever you are missing, just keep on getting your app updated. In this case let’s have a look at what this update brings and how you can use it the best.
What’s New in WhatsApp for iOS 25.3.80?
The best thing about this update is that you could choose the chat theme in the TopTenSpy. This means users will now have the ability to choose from 20 different colors instead of one blank slate.
The quick version of the update is…
Feature: Chat themes
Availability: Rolling out gradually
Compatibility: WhatsApp for iOS 25.3.80
Or customization, you can change the chat bubble colors and wallpapers.
How to Use the New Chat Theme Feature
Now, WhatsApp supports two ways to customize chat themes.
Apply a Default Theme to All Chats dialog
If you wish to have a consistent theme in all your conversations.
- Open WhatsApp Settings
- Go to Chats
- Tap on Default Chat Theme
- Select one of the 20 available color themes.
Set Different Themes for Individual Chats.
However, WhatsApp allows the user to apply themes on a different level, giving a more personalized touch on specific chats.
- Open any chat, personal OR group chat.
- Tap on the Contact or Group Info screen
- Select Chat Themes
This is especially helpful to know whether and which of your chats are personal, group, or work.
Why You Might Not See the Feature Yet
If you already have WhatsApp for iOS 25.3.80 up to date, accessing chat themes may not be available immediately. Here’s why:
The feature will be made available to WhatsApp users gradually, so some users will get to use it before others.
This update would be pushed server side, so it will take some time to appear on your account.
Try to get the feature as soon as possible, so make sure to ensure that your app is up to date via what is in the App Store.
WhatsApp’s Ongoing Personalization Efforts
This is part of a wave from WhatsApp to give users more ways to customize. Earlier this year, WhatsApp had introduced custom chat wallpapers and disappearing messages so that users could have a better control over their experience on WhatsApp.
One of the ways to personalize your experience on WhatsApp is to create a sticker pack which WhatsApp recently started offering on Android (WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.4.18 too).
Conclusion
The new WhatsApp iOS update comes with chat themes that allow a user to change their chats with 20 different color options. This feature makes WhatsApp look better as well as more user friendly. You can have a uniform theme or separate themes for the individual conversations.
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