GoKawiilWhatsApp introduces Liquid Glass design to its video player interface
WhatsApp has begun integrating its Liquid Glass aesthetic into the app’s video player, featuring a translucent progress bar and refreshed controls. The update is part of a broader rollout of the Liquid Glass design across various app sections, including the iPad and Mac versions, but remains limited to some users. The new interface aims to create a more immersive experience consistent with the overall Liquid Glass theme introduced since iOS 26.
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This expansion of the Liquid Glass design to the video player indicates WhatsApp’s effort to unify its visual language across platforms, potentially enhancing user experience and brand consistency. As the rollout is gradual, it suggests the company is testing and refining the interface before wider deployment, which could influence user engagement and app perception.
- WhatsApp is gradually rolling out the Liquid Glass design to more app features.
- The new video player includes a translucent progress bar and updated controls.
- The update is currently limited to some users and devices.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-10-07
Published there as: “WhatsApp expands the Liquid Glass design to its video player”
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