WhatsApp for iOS 26.19.75: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the App Store, bringing the version up to 26.19.75.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to send media from the chat attachment sheet, and it's available to some users!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Media in the chat attachment sheet |
| Status: | Rolling out |
| Compatibility: | WhatsApp for iOS 26.19.75 is a compatible update, but some users may be able to get the same feature by installing the previous update. |
| Availability info: | Spencer, Thiago, IgnacioAF, SiLent, Domenic Schaller, and futurebound, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.20.2: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to redesign the chat lists interface! |
WhatsApp enhances media sharing with a redesigned attachment sheet on Android
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.37.4 update, we announced a feature that lets users send media from the chat share sheet. This feature makes sharing photos and videos faster, as users can share their recent media directly from the attachment menu. It introduces an interface that keeps conversations visible while browsing photos and videos to share. With this update, WhatsApp has also redesigned the sharing options with a cleaner pill-shaped layout.
WhatsApp extends new chat attachment media sharing to iOS users
Last year, some beta testers on the Android version could access this feature. However, it now seems that it is also being rolled out to the iOS app. For this reason, this expansion makes the feature available on both platforms. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp for iOS 26.19.75 update on the App Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to send media from the chat attachment sheet.
WhatsApp offers media sharing with multiple in-chat entry points
The attached image shows that WhatsApp is introducing a new way to share media with chats and groups. Currently, media can be shared by opening the conversation and tapping the "+" button. This action shows the chat attachment sheet. It includes the option "Photos" that allows users to browse and choose images or videos from their device. It is also possible to tap the camera icon directly within the chat bar to open the in-app camera. In this view, users can scroll through the horizontal strip appears at the bottom that displays recent photos and videos for quick selection. Users can also quickly open the gallery interface by tapping and holding the "+" button. These options allow users to either capture new content or pick existing media quickly.
WhatsApp introduces a faster way to access recent media in chats
By installing the latest update, users gain an additional way to send media. The chat attachment sheet now allows users to access their recent photos and videos. This makes selection faster and more immediate. With this feature, users can quickly browse their recent media without opening the full gallery app. The updated layout also keeps the conversation visible while choosing which media to send, and it is compatible with the Liquid Glass design language. As a result, the redesigned attachment flow reduces the number of steps needed to send images or videos.
WhatsApp brings a grid-style preview to the chat attachment sheet
At the bottom of the attachment sheet, users can see a preview of their recent photos and videos from the gallery. These items are arranged in a compact 4x4 grid. By tapping on one of these thumbnails, users can immediately choose to send it or open the item in the drawing editor. If users keep scrolling, WhatsApp expands the view and reveals the full media gallery. This layout mirrors the same experience of selecting "Photos" directly.
WhatsApp is rolling out improved media sharing from the attachment sheet on iOS
The feature that allows users to send media from the chat attachment sheet is available to some users who install the latest update of WhatsApp for iOS from the App Store. Note that this feature is also available to some beta testers who install the beta version from TestFlight. However, it is still not available to everyone. WhatsApp is testing performance before making this interface widely available. Over the coming weeks, WhatsApp may make the feature available to more users as it continues to refine the experience. This will make it easier and faster for more users to share photos and videos directly within their conversations.
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