Meta has quietly begun rolling out a major visual update for the popular instant messaging app WhatsApp. While the company hasn’t officially announced it yet, some iOS users have seen a refreshed interface reflecting Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design language after updating to the latest version. This new design gives the app a more modern and fluid look.
WhatsApp Will Adapt to the Liquid Glass Design Language
The most significant change in the new design language is seen in the tab bar at the bottom of the screen. The “Liquid Glass” aesthetic adds a translucent and layered texture to this area, creating a dynamic structure that reacts to background colors and movement. This transparency effect adds depth to the interface and aims to create a more holistic and modern user experience throughout the app. The change was first tested in the beta version of WhatsApp last month and is now gradually rolling out to end users.
In addition to this visual refresh, the latest WhatsApp update also brings two important features for iPhone users that have been long awaited. The first of these is support for Live Photos, Apple’s animated photo format. Users can now send and receive Live Photos in their original format, complete with motion and audio, rather than as a static image. This is a significant improvement, especially for those who enjoy sharing memories more vividly.
Another significant update is the on-device translation feature. This feature allows users to translate messages written in a different language directly within WhatsApp. This on-device translation process ensures the privacy and end-to-end encryption of messages. This feature offers significant convenience for users communicating in different languages. With billions of users, WhatsApp typically releases major changes like these slowly and gradually. If you haven’t received these new interface and features yet, you can access them by updating your app in the coming days.
So, what do you think of this new “Liquid Glass” design in WhatsApp? Have you had a chance to try out the Live Photos and translation features introduced with the update? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
