WhatsApp continues to gradually introduce the new Liquid Glass design style that has appeared in its app for in recent months iPhoneThe latest information now suggests that Meta is preparing the same transformation for the version as well. WhatsAppfor Mac. The goal is to unify the look and feel of the app across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, offering users a more consistent experience regardless of the device they're using.
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Liquid Glass rollout is progressing slowly
if you have WhatsApp on your iPhone, it's quite possible that you haven't even noticed the new look yet. The meta Liquid glass is rolling out very carefully and in small waves. The first testing began last fall, but wider distribution only began in May of this year. The new look brings more transparent interface elements, modernized navigation bars, and better integration with the design language iOS 26. Changes have been made to the top and bottom navigation and the system keyboard, for example. Meta is also gradually redesigning other parts of the application, including the voice message player and the message reaction menu.
It's macOS's turn.
According to WA server informationBetaInfo now developers are working on implementing the same design into the app WhatsApp for Mac. The feature is still in a very early stage of development and is not available even to testers beta version. Nevertheless, experts managed to activate the prepared form of the application and take a look at it in advance. From the leaked images it is clear that Meta is not planning only cosmetic changes, but a fairly significant modification of the user interface.
New sidebar and locked conversations
Revised version WhatsAppu for Mac is to offer a new sidebar with text labels next to the icons, which should improve orientation in the application. The message writing panel and the attachment menu will also see changes. An interesting new feature is a separate section for locked conversations, which should make it easier to access chatprotected by additional security. Overall, the new interface feels more in line with the modern look of macOS 26 while also resembling the look that users are already getting today. WhatsAppu na iPhonech.
Meta wants to unify all platforms
The unification of the appearance is the main goal of the whole change. Meta wants to WhatsApp looked and functioned similarly whether you were using it on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The same design language should be reflected in buttons, context menus, chatcontrol panels and other application elements. The transition between individual devices should be more natural and intuitive.
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The changes are not limited to WhatsApp
Interestingly, similar tweaks are starting to appear in other Meta apps. Over the weekend, for example, some users of the social network Threads noticed a new Liquid Glass-inspired bottom navigation bar and a redesigned keyboard to match the look. iOS 26. So it looks like Meta, after months of careful testing, is finally ready toonesignificantly accelerates the deployment of the new design across its ecosystem. When will all users see the new look? WhatsAppfor Mac, is not yet clear. However, current information suggests that development is already in full swing and a release could be a matter of the next few months.
