This is the new look of Facebook Messenger on Android
Facebook Messenger finally makes the leap to the style Material Design on Android Yes, he's late. But better late than never. And it is that, when it comes to design, the applications must follow fashion if they do not want to be out of date in a couple of seasons, and in Facebook they know it well. That's why they've been testing various designs, changes and colors in their messaging app for the past few months before settling on the final look, which has already started to arrive to all platform users Android
For those who don't know it, Material Design is the style created by Google at the release of Android 5.0 or Lollipop That is why it has nothing again. It is based on very simple lines and plain colors, betting on eliminating superfluous buttons and leaving everything important available on the screen to be touched by the user. In addition, this style is especially recognizable thanks to the round floating button at the bottom right of the screen that usually includes the main functions of the application. More than recognizable elements that can now be seen in the new version of Facebook Messenger and that not only improve its visual appearance, but also make it more comfortable to use .
Facebook Messenger has always had its own style minimalist , betting on white and blue and on simple tabs, without buttons or lines divisions.Now, however, it goes one step further to adapt to the demands of Material Design These changes can be seen in the disappearance of the lower blue bar, from where until now it was possible to search for a conversation or contact, or start a call over the Internet Said bar now it has become the mentioned floating button with the + sign,from where it is possible to start a new conversation or chat, call or search for a friend.
The tab bar at the top of the screen has also been modified. In addition to recent conversations, groups, all contacts, and settings, a special button for calls has now also been included. Something that shows the importance of this feature in the messaging service.
The rest of the interface also seems a bit more streamlined, with profile photos somewhat smaller than in previous versions, offering more space for conversations on the main screen. There are also very subtle changes in other areas of the application such as the list of settings or conversation details. Issues that only the most design-conscious users will appreciate. A facelift that will not change things too much, but that the staunchest followers of Android and Googlewill enjoy.
These changes arrive without the need to update the application, since they do so through the Facebook servers, so you just have to wait for them to appear in the application at any moment. This was announced by the Vice President of Facebook Product, Marcus David Now all that remains is to remain expectant before the news that presumably will land throughout the year.Issues that might not be liked as much as the sponsored content, as commented by the gossip on the Internet.
