WhatsApp is preparing a new Liquid Glass update for iPhone, targeting the drawing editor and video player progress bar.
WhatsApp is working on new graphic interventions to bring Liquid glass designs for other parts of iPhone apps. After updating the conversational interface, the company is preparing dedicated changes to the drawing editor and video player, aimed at giving the app a more unified look Before iOS 27 arrives.
These innovations are identified in WhatsApp for iOS beta version 26.33.10.18by distributing test flightbut they are currently not available to beta testers. This editor is used to edit photos, videos and GIFs before sharing them Will receive cosmetic updates for the buttons at the top of the screen.
WhatsApp also works with video player
similar interventions Will affect the video player. In this case, WhatsApp is changing the bar indicating the playback position to adapt to the new translucent style. So this is not a fundamental shift in functionality, but rather an intervention designed in the first place Standardized viewing experience.
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Several parts of WhatsApp have started moving to Liquid Glass, including the chat list, updates tab, sidebar, and recent conversations screen. The latter has more transparent elements and blur effects, Reflects the characteristics of new graphics methods.
WhatsApp expands liquid glass design
WhatsApp also extends visual language to the app Available for iPad and Macwhile development work on the iPhone version continues. Therefore, updating the editor and player is one of the last steps needed to make the interface more coherent.
The arrival of iOS 27 seems to be pushing WhatsApp to complete this process, even if a specific date for the public launch of the new features has not yet been announced. Currently, both changes are still in development. What do you think of this news? Do you find liquid glass enjoyable and/or practical? Please tell us your opinion in the comments.
