WhatsApp has begun rolling out a fresh update for iPhone users, introducing Apple’s Liquid Glass design with version 25.28.75 of the iOS app. The new design brings dynamic transparency, fluid animations, and depth effects to WhatsApp. Here’s everything we know about this update so far.
Reports indicate that the Liquid Glass UI is currently available only to select iOS users including some beta testers. It could be a gradual release, as of now. According to the trusted WhatsApp Beta source WABetaInfo, Meta may be conducting a limited test phase before expanding the rollout to all iOS users.
The feature first appeared in WhatsApp’s beta testing last month and is now reaching a wider audience through the public app version.
The update introduces several visual refinements inspired by Apple’s iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface. The most noticeable update is the redesigned tab bar at the bottom of the screen. It now features a semi-translucent, floating appearance, giving it a layered, glass-like effect.
The icons in the tab bar have smooth animations and the design adapts seamlessly to both light and dark themes, as well as to different screen sizes and orientations.
WhatsApp has also updated the app’s native keyboard and system buttons to match the new aesthetic. These elements now use Apple’s translucent and reflective design language, creating a more cohesive look throughout the interface.
Additionally, the context menu within WhatsApp now follows the same Liquid Glass styling, offering consistency across various UI components. However, some areas particularly the chat bar remain unchanged for now.
Alongside the design overhaul, the update also includes a number of bug fixes and performance optimisations to ensure smoother operation and improved stability for iOS users.
Answer. Liquid Glass is Apple’s new design language featuring dynamic transparency, fluid animations, and depth effects. WhatsApp now integrates this for a more refined UI.
Answer. The feature is currently available to select iOS users, including some beta testers, as part of a limited rollout before wider availability.
Answer. The tab bar now has a semi-translucent floating look, icons animate smoothly, and system elements like the keyboard and buttons match Apple’s new aesthetic.
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