WhatsApp to Overhaul iPhone App Design with iOS 26’s “Liquid Glass” Interface
SUNNYVALE, CA – September 6, 2025 – WhatsApp is preparing a significant visual redesign for it’s iOS request, aligning with Apple’s forthcoming iOS 26 operating system and its new “Liquid Glass” design language. A recently released beta update, version 25.24.10.70, indicates the messaging app is actively transitioning to the new aesthetic, promising a more modern and system-integrated experience for iPhone users.
The shift comes as WhatsApp continues to adapt to Apple’s evolving software advancement kits (SDKs). Having already incorporated compatibility with the iOS 18 SDK in recent months, the company is now laying the groundwork for iOS 26, leveraging its latest innovations to address potential compatibility issues and prepare for the design overhaul.
“Liquid Glass” introduces a dynamic and translucent interface, emphasizing varying transparency and reflection effects based on lighting.WhatsApp’s initial implementation is expected to focus on the main bottom navigation bar, with a gradual rollout to other sections of the application.
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