WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh new look for iPhone users as part of its latest beta update. The popular messaging app is now experimenting with Apple’s Liquid Glass design theme, first introduced in iOS 26, just weeks before the rumored launch of the iPhone 17 series.
A Fresh Coat of Glass for WhatsApp
According to WaBetaInfo, the Liquid Glass theme is gradually making its way across the app’s interface. The design aims to blend the fluidity of liquid with the sleek, translucent finish of glass, creating a modern, layered effect.
So far, WhatsApp has started by applying the theme to the bottom navigation bar. Early screenshots also reveal transparent option menus that appear when selecting messages inside a chat. While it’s only the beginning, the changes make WhatsApp feel more in sync with the rest of Apple’s iOS 26 experience.
Slow and Steady Rollout
WhatsApp isn’t rushing things. The company reportedly wants to ensure the app runs smoothly before rolling out a full Liquid Glass overhaul. For now, only beta testers can see the changes.
Future updates are expected to extend the transparency effect to tabs, menus, and buttons across the app. But don’t expect the theme to arrive for everyone right after the iPhone 17 launch on September 9. Major visual updates like this often take weeks or even months of fine-tuning and user feedback.
Apple itself has been making adjustments to Liquid Glass since the first iOS 26 beta, so WhatsApp is likely to take a similar cautious approach.
Why It Matters
When fully implemented, the Liquid Glass theme will give WhatsApp a seamless, unified design that matches iOS. For iPhone users, this means the messaging app won’t just function well it will also feel native to the Apple ecosystem.
More Updates: Unified Calling Menu
Design tweaks aren’t the only changes WhatsApp is rolling out. In the stable version of the app, users are now seeing a unified calling button. Instead of having separate options for voice and video calls, both are now grouped under a single menu.
From this menu, users can also schedule calls or share call links directly, making the app’s calling feature more streamlined and practical.
While the Liquid Glass theme may take a little longer to fully roll out, the early results are promising. Combined with functional updates like the unified calling menu, WhatsApp is clearly working to deliver a cleaner, smoother, and more Apple-like experience for iPhone users.
