WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.24.10.70: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.24.10.70.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on implementing Apple's new Liquid Glass design language for the iOS 26 app, and it will be available in a future update!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Liquid Glass Interface |
| Status: | Under development |
| Availability info: | This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing. In the meantime, you can read this article for a sneak peek. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp for iOS 25.23.82: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that replaces voice and video call buttons with one unified calling menu! |
LIQUID GLASS INTERFACE
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.19.10.70 update, we announced that this version was compatible with iOS 18. This means WhatsApp was compiled using the iOS 18 SDK, allowing the app to fully support the latest system frameworks and APIs. By building with the new SDK, WhatsApp can take advantage of upcoming iOS 18 features and optimizations. Additionally, compiling with the latest SDK allows the app to address certain compatibility issues and include important bug fixes for a smoother user experience. Now, it seems WhatsApp is following the same approach to make the app fully compatible with iOS 26.0, while also working on refining and updating the interface for a cohesive user experience. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.24.10.70 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on implementing Apple's new Liquid Glass design language for the iOS 26 app!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring a feature that will bring a completely refreshed visual experience compatible with iOS 26, scheduled for release in a future update. Liquid Glass is a dynamic, translucent interface design introduced with iOS 26. It combines the optical properties of glass with a fluid, responsive behavior, creating interface elements that shimmer, adapt, and reflect the surrounding content. With Liquid Glass, background layers, buttons, and the context menu can display a subtle depth effect that changes based on light, movement, and user interaction. This design is intended to make apps feel more immersive and visually appealing, while maintaining clarity and usability.
For WhatsApp, adopting Liquid Glass means rethinking the app's appearance from top to bottom. WhatsApp has already started compiling this beta version with the iOS 26 SDK using the latest Xcode build, which is the first step toward enabling the new design. By using the latest SDK, WhatsApp can access all the tools and APIs necessary to implement Liquid Glass elements efficiently. The development team is currently refining the interface, making sure the transition from the existing flat design to the new translucent, responsive look is smooth.
The development process is planned in stages, but the updated interface will only be released to users once the transition is fully complete. The first elements to receive the Liquid Glass design are the main navigation components at the bottom of the screen. Once those are polished, attention will shift to other interactive controls throughout the app. WhatsApp is carefully testing each component to ensure that transparency effects, reflections, and animations do not interfere with readability or accessibility. Most likely, the interface visible in the current screenshot might not be the final version, as WhatsApp continues to refine the design ahead of the official release. It's also possible that WhatsApp is experimenting with multiple configurations to strike the right balance between aligning with the system design and meeting the app's own functional requirements.
With this transition, WhatsApp aims is to create a consistent visual language across all parts of the app without compromising performance, even on older devices. This early build shows subtle transparency in tabs, menus, and buttons, which will gradually expand to more elements as testing progresses. By the time the full migration is complete, WhatsApp users on iOS 26 can expect a refreshed interface where every component (from navigation bars to action buttons) features the Liquid Glass aesthetic. The final version should feel more fluid, interactive, and visually aligned with Apple's new system design principles, although no release date is currently known.
The Apple's new Liquid Glass design language for the iOS 26 app is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will keep you updated on any further developments about this feature until it's officially released.
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