WhatsApp For iOS Gets A Fresh Liquid Glass Makeover Inspired By iOS 26

WhatsApp is rolling out a new look for its app on iOS. The popular messaging platform has adopted the iOS 26-inspired interface on iPhones. The new update is reportedly being pushed out to select users, who can now experience the Liquid Glass design language in WhatsApp too. Notably, Apple introduced the new user interface with its latest iOS 26 update alongside the iPhone 17 series launch last month. Also Read: Samsung Beats Apple! World’s First 2nm Mobile Exynos 2600 Chip Is Here, Galaxy S26 Series Likely to Get It

Several users have started experiencing noticeable changes WhatsApp’s latest version, offering translucent layers and a more fluid look overall. The new update has also introduced a floating tab bar above the chat list, bringing a modern look to the interface. Also Read: iPhone Fold Launch Is Coming In 2026, But It Could Be Available To You In 2027; Here's Why

Feature tracker WABetaInfo first spotted the design changes, mentioning that the new look is currently visible to select WhatsApp users on iOS. The official App Store changelog doesn’t mention it, but the update (version 25.28.75) seems to be part of a phased rollout – likely to gather feedback before a wider release. Also Read: Instagram Now Allows Only 5 Hashtags Per Post: What Creators Need To Know

WhatsApp Liquid Glass Interface (Source: WABetaInfo)

The refreshed interface works well in both light and dark themes, with WhatsApp automatically adjusting transparency and depth effects based on the mode you’re using. It also adopts the redesigned iOS 26 keyboard, making it blend more naturally with Apple’s latest software aesthetic.

WhatsApp has been steadily improving its iOS app in recent weeks. Support for Live Photos and on-device message translation was rolled out earlier, while Android users recently got Motion Photos and new chat themes. Meta has also been experimenting with small but meaningful additions like custom video call backgrounds, new sticker packs, and even a Status Questions feature currently in beta.

The new Liquid Glass design brings a cleaner, more polished look to WhatsApp – and if you haven’t received it yet, you might want to keep an eye out. The update seems to be rolling out gradually to iOS users around the world.