Snapchat could soon get a big makeover, and based on the recent findings, the new chat interface is going to bear some resemblances to other messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger and Google Hangouts.
Dubbed "ChatV2," the new interface unearthed by the people behind Snapprefs reveals the new look the messaging app will possibly sport in the future.
With their know-how of Snapchat, they were able to get the unreleased features to work. After that, they posted screenshots for everyone to see.
Of course, some of the features and parts of the design might not make the cut in the final outcome, but it does indicate that some changes will definitely roll out.
Four buttons are positioned above the virtual keyboard, which makes them readily accessible.
While the current Snapchat already supports photo sending and video chatting, they aren't exactly easy to do because of the setup. The updated interface has them in an obvious section, making them easily accessible.
Meanwhile, two new features are making their way to the messaging app. Users will soon be able to start voice calls and send stickers, as the latter is a lucrative source of revenue for similar apps.
Before the screenshots came out, users MaaarZ and stirante of XDA-Developers discovered some underlying codes that refer to video and audio calls in Snapchat version 9.21.10.
The duo identified a new Snap type called "AUDIONOTE," which will allow the app to record sounds. It's worth mentioning that there were no size and length restrictions to be found. Then they chanced upon the code "chat_v2_incoming_talk," and after digging further, they found "chat_stream_audio" and "chat_incoming_video."
What these two will bring to the table is the capability to ignore, listen or join calls. In addition, the "@drawable/chat_audio_fullscreen" code suggests that the feature will be in full-screen mode.
To boil things down, the new interface will make Snapchat a whole lot easier to use, but it does make it seem like any other traditional messaging app. At any rate, ease of use along with more features will be a welcome treat, even if it means that the messaging app will lose a bit of its "charm."
