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WhatsApp expands Liquid Glass design to its video player
Key points
- WhatsApp video player now features Liquid Glass design.
- The update includes a translucent progress bar and refreshed control bar.
- The design is consistent with iOS 26's Liquid Glass language.
- Rollout may not be immediately available to all users.
Liquid Glass Design Arrives in WhatsApp Video Player
WhatsApp has begun rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the application's video player. This update introduces a new visual style for the video playback interface, aligning it with other parts of the app that have already received the Liquid Glass treatment.
Visual Changes to the Video Player
The updated video player now features a translucent, glass-like progress bar, which appears as a floating element with rounded corners at the top of the screen. The background of the progress bar is white in light mode and dark in dark mode. Additionally, the control bar at the bottom of the screen has been refreshed to match the new design aesthetic.
Consistency with iOS 26 Design Language
This redesign aims to make the WhatsApp interface more immersive and consistent with the Liquid Glass design language introduced with iOS 26. The video player was one of the last remaining components of WhatsApp to adopt this new visual style, following its implementation in the iPad and Mac apps, as well as other parts of the iPhone interface.
Phased Rollout for Users
As is typical with WhatsApp feature releases, the updated video player with the Liquid Glass design may not be immediately available to all users. The rollout is occurring in phases, meaning some users may see the changes before others.
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WhatsApp is rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the video player, introducing a translucent progress bar and updated control bar. This update aims to provide a more consistent interface with the Liquid Glass design language across the application.