WhatsApp Introduces 'Liquid Glass' Design in Latest iOS Beta

WhatsApp's been busy. Its new Liquid Glass look is making waves in the latest iOS beta. The TestFlight build shows off tweaks that beta users are buzzing about.

Liquid Glass Moves Forward

With iOS 26’s debut, Meta started testing Liquid Glass. It first hit the app’s navigation bar and Chats tab. This redesign aims to give WhatsApp a polished, semi-transparent look, in sync with Apple's style. Most users still see the old design, but beta folks? They’re seeing something new.

The latest beta update brings this design to the in-chat interface, building on recent changes to the voice message player. Now, it’s the message reactions and context menus getting a facelift, says WABetaInfo. The reaction tray looks more solid, while context menus start to adopt Liquid Glass touches.

Beta Peek and User Hopes

WABetaInfo has activated some of these under-the-radar features, offering a sneak peek. The chat list’s context menu sports some Liquid Glass updates, while the message menu still lags in transparency. Meta seems eager to sort this out before going wide.

What’s Changing:

• Testing Liquid Glass for message reactions.
• Context menu updates with transparency.
• Liquid Glass spreading across the app.

WhatsApp's Design Play

WhatsApp’s dive into Liquid Glass fits a larger trend: apps syncing with Apple’s visual updates. It’s part of Meta’s push to keep its apps fresh for iOS users. The beta tests hint at a full rollout soon.

What We Don’t Know Yet:

• When these updates will hit everyone.
• If Android users will see these changes.
• How it’ll affect performance or user feedback.

Why It Matters:

Liquid Glass isn’t just a pretty facelift. It’s Meta’s move to keep WhatsApp competitive in a crowded app scene. Users want sleek, seamless interfaces, and updates like this help keep them around.