Liquid Glass Interface for WhatsApp on iOS 26 is under development for a modern design update

This week, we announced the development of Liquid Glass, a sleek new interface that brings a translucent, glass-like look to WhatsApp for iOS 26. Still in progress, this feature aims to refresh the user experience with a more modern and fluid design, aligning with the broader system aesthetic.

This weekly roundup brings together all the latest WhatsApp beta updates from the past week, giving you a single place to catch up on everything you might have missed. Whether you follow our updates closely or only check in occasionally, this summary ensures you stay informed about new features, improvements, and fixes. In this post, we cover all the latest WhatsApp beta updates, with the upcoming Liquid Glass interface standing out as a notable addition currently under development, offering a sleek, translucent design that will refresh the WhatsApp experience once released. Stay in the loop and see what's new in WhatsApp before the next updates are available.

1. As announced with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.23.10.80 update, WhatsApp is planning a feature that lets users share status updates exclusively with a "close friends" list. Users will be able to manage discreetly this list within the privacy settings, similar to Instagram's approach. These updates will have a distinct color to signal their limited audience, remain end-to-end encrypted, and disappear after 24 hours, ensuring privacy and exclusivity. Changes to the list only affect future posts, so past status updates retain their original audience unless manually reposted.
2. With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.24.30 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow channel admins to post a quiz. A quiz is like a poll, but only one answer is correct. Followers will be able to see immediately whether their choice is right, while overall results remain hidden until after they respond.
3. WhatsApp is introducing AI-generated backgrounds, allowing users to replace their real environment with personalized visuals created from written prompts using Meta AI. The feature works seamlessly in the camera and during video calls, letting users express creativity, hide clutter, or match a conversation's mood. Privacy is maintained, as end-to-end encryption remains in place, and users can easily regenerate or change backgrounds if needed.
4. In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.24.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a new interface using the Liquid Glass design introduced with iOS 26. This layout features dynamic, translucent elements that shimmer and adapt to user interaction. The beta version is being compiled with the iOS 26 SDK in Xcode, allowing WhatsApp to access tools needed for implementing this fluid, depth-rich design. The transition is planned in stages, starting with the main navigation components, and will gradually expand to other interactive controls while ensuring readability and accessibility. The design aims to create a consistent visual language across the app without affecting performance, even on older devices. Once fully implemented, users can expect a refreshed, immersive interface where every component reflects the Liquid Glass aesthetic, though no release date has been announced.

5. The WhatsAp beta for Android 2.25.24.23 update lets users save newly created stickers directly to personal packs, mark them as favorites, or create new packs, instead of being forced to send them immediately. This improves flexibility and allows users to manage and organize their sticker collections according to their preferences. The change reduces interruptions during chats and supports building a personalized sticker library over time.
6. After installing the WhatsApp for iOS 25.23.82 update, some users can now access a dedicated call menu in their conversations, consolidating voice and video call options into a single interface. In business chats, the menu allows starting calls, creating call links, or scheduling calls directly from the conversation. In group chats, it enables users to select specific members to call, allowing selective voice or video calls.
7. With the WhatsApp Business beta for Android 2.25.24.24 update it's now possible to customize the chat theme, including colors and wallpapers. Users can choose from coordinated presets, a wide color palette, preloaded wallpapers, personal images, or even AI-generated backgrounds for full creative control.
8. Even users on the iOS app can now customize chat themes in WhatsApp Business, a feature previously unavailable and limited to the default appearance. Specifically, users can choose from preset themes with coordinated wallpapers and colors with the WhatsApp Business beta for iOS 25.23.10.81 update, pick from 38 individual colors, or use personal images and doodles for full creative control.

Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp coming your way next week. We will continue tracking all the latest beta releases, improvements, and bug fixes so you never miss a thing. Make sure to check back regularly and stay ahead with the newest ways to enhance your WhatsApp experience.

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