WhatsApp is preparing to extend its refreshed Liquid Glass-style interface to more areas of its iPhone app. After introducing elements inspired by Apple’s newer visual language on iOS, the messaging platform is now reportedly working on similar changes for its drawing editor and built-in video player.

The development has been spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for iOS, according to WABetaInfo. However, the newly discovered interface changes are reportedly still under development, which means even beta users may not be able to access them immediately.

Once rolled out more broadly, the update could make WhatsApp’s media-editing and video-viewing experience feel more consistent with the latest iOS design.

What Is Changing in WhatsApp’s Drawing Editor?

WhatsApp’s drawing editor appears whenever users want to make changes to a photo, video or GIF before sending it to a contact, group or Status.

The editor contains several commonly used tools, including options to add text, draw on an image, insert stickers and make other adjustments before sharing media.

WhatsApp is now reportedly redesigning some of these controls to follow the Liquid Glass aesthetic.

Instead of the more conventional appearance currently used by the app, buttons and interface elements could gain a more translucent, layered appearance designed to blend naturally with the surrounding content.

The change is primarily visual, so users shouldn't expect the basic purpose of these editing tools to change simply because of the redesign.

Video Player Is Also Getting a Visual Refresh

The drawing editor isn't the only part of WhatsApp being updated.

WhatsApp is reportedly working on bringing the same design approach to its video player, including the progress indicator displayed while watching videos.

The progress bar shown near the top of the video interface is expected to be redesigned to better match the Liquid Glass-inspired appearance being introduced elsewhere in the iOS app.

Although this may seem like a relatively minor adjustment, small interface changes can make a significant difference to the overall consistency of an application used frequently throughout the day.

What Does the Liquid Glass Design Look Like?

The Liquid Glass design approach uses visual elements that can appear translucent, layered and glass-like, allowing parts of the background to remain visible while keeping controls readable.

Apple introduced its broader Liquid Glass design language across platforms including iOS, iPadOS and macOS, encouraging applications to feel more visually integrated with the operating system.

For WhatsApp users on newer versions of iOS, adopting these interface elements could therefore make the messaging app feel more consistent with the rest of the iPhone experience.

WhatsApp Has Already Started Its iOS Redesign

This isn't WhatsApp's first move toward the refreshed appearance.

The company had already started introducing its updated iOS interface following an extended testing period. However, the rollout hasn't necessarily reached every eligible iPhone user at the same time.

Some users may therefore notice the redesigned interface while others continue to see WhatsApp's older appearance.

This is common with major app updates. Companies frequently introduce interface changes gradually so they can monitor performance, identify problems and make adjustments before expanding availability.

Why Haven't All iPhone Users Received It?

WhatsApp has an enormous global user base, and features are often released in stages rather than being activated simultaneously for everyone.

As a result, simply installing the latest version of WhatsApp doesn't always guarantee immediate access to every newly announced or tested feature.

The availability of the Liquid Glass interface may depend on factors such as the WhatsApp version, iOS version and rollout status for an individual account.

Users who haven't received the redesigned interface should therefore avoid assuming something is wrong with their iPhone or WhatsApp installation.

New Drawing Editor Design Isn't Available Yet

There is another important distinction.

The Liquid Glass changes spotted for the drawing editor and video player are reportedly still being developed. They shouldn't be confused with interface elements that WhatsApp has already released to users.

Even people enrolled in WhatsApp's iOS beta programme may not immediately see these particular changes.

WhatsApp could continue modifying the design before making it available for testing and, eventually, releasing it through the stable App Store version.

Will Android Get the Same Design?

The currently reported changes specifically concern WhatsApp for iOS.

Because Liquid Glass is closely associated with Apple's latest interface language, WhatsApp's implementation on the iPhone is intended to integrate more naturally with iOS.

WhatsApp also regularly redesigns its Android application, but that doesn't necessarily mean Android users will receive an identical Liquid Glass interface.

The company can maintain the same core features while adapting visual elements to suit the design conventions of each operating system.

WhatsApp Is Focusing on Smaller Interface Details

The latest development demonstrates how WhatsApp's redesign is moving beyond major navigation elements.

Media editing controls, video progress indicators and other small interface components are now being brought into the same visual system. Once the process is complete, users could see a more consistent appearance when moving between chats, media editing and video playback.

For millions of iPhone owners who use WhatsApp every day, the changes may not fundamentally alter how messaging works, but they could make the app feel noticeably more polished.

The Bottom Line

WhatsApp is reportedly expanding its Liquid Glass-inspired iOS redesign to additional parts of the application, with the drawing editor and video player's progress bar among the next areas being updated.

The changes remain under development, so users shouldn't expect them to appear immediately, even on beta versions of WhatsApp.

Once released, however, the redesigned controls should bring WhatsApp closer to Apple's newer iOS visual language while creating a more consistent experience across different parts of the messaging app.