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May 8, 2026

WhatsApp to test Liquid Glass design for reactions and messages

WhatsApp is working on aligning the reaction tray and the context menu for messages with the Liquid Glass design. The update will introduce more translucent effects and a more cohesive visual appearance across the interface.

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ANDROID

May 7, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.18.5: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.18.5. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a new widget that shows who shared status updates, and it will be available in the future!

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ANDROID

May 6, 2026

WhatsApp to redesign and enhance the interface for chat lists

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will redesign chat lists through a new interface. The update will move chat lists into a dedicated menu, making it easier for users to organize and access their lists in the future.

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ANDROID

May 5, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.18.1: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.18.1. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets users archive their status updates after they expire, and it will be available in a future update!

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ANDROID IOS

May 4, 2026

WhatsApp is officially ending support for the avatar feature

WhatsApp is officially discontinuing the avatar feature on Android and iOS, removing support for creation, editing, and profile usage. This update reduces access to avatars by removing related tools from settings, chat screens, and the keyboard entry point while still leaving previously saved stickers available.

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ANDROID IOS

May 3, 2026

WhatsApp will bring the Liquid Glass interface to the chat screen

WhatsApp is testing a chat interface compatible with the Liquid Glass design. The update will introduce additional visual refinements that align with Apple's latest design language on iOS 26.

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ANDROID

May 2, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.17.10: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.17.10. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that shows when status updates are reshared many times, and it's available to some beta testers!

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IOS

May 1, 2026

WhatsApp to test Liquid Glass design for the chat interface

WhatsApp is working on making the chat interface fully compatible with Liquid Glass in the future. The update will redesign the chat bar and the navigation bar to completely align with the new design language.

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ANDROID

Apr 30, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.17.2: what's new?

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will introduce channels in the chat list in the future. This update will allow users to access channels directly from the Chats tab through a dedicated filter, making it easier to switch between their personal conversations and channel updates.

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ANDROID

Apr 29, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out status updates at the top of the chat list

WhatsApp beta for Android has a new feature that lets users see status updates directly at the top of the Chats tab. This feature makes it easier for users to quickly access recent updates without switching to a separate section, keeping everything visible within the main chat interface.

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