Venmo is rolling out a significant redesign over the coming months that aims to make the app more useful, social, and easier to navigate. This is the peer-to-peer payments app's biggest refresh since 2021. The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a stand-alone business unit ' a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright. In that context, a splashy redesign looks less like a routine update and more like a window-dressing job ahead of a transaction. One of the first changes users will notice starting this week is the revamped feed. Where it once showed a simple list of who paid who ' with GIFs, a heart button, and comments ' the new feed will feature a wider variety of visuals and larger images, along with more ways to respond to payments, such as reactions and quick action buttons like 'Pay Again' and 'Say Thanks.' It'll also be more personalized,...
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