WhatsApp Tests Sleek Liquid Glass Voice Player on iOS 26 – What’s So Special?

According to a report from WABetaInfo, early testers have spotted a redesigned voice message player with a floating, semi-transparent look that blends into the chat interface rather than sitting as a solid block. This matches the broader Liquid Glass aesthetic Apple is pushing across system apps, giving WhatsApp a more native feel on iPhone.

The change is part of a wider redesign effort, with Meta gradually updating buttons, menus, and playback controls to feel more dynamic and responsive. While the feature is still in testing, it suggests WhatsApp is actively adapting to Apple’s new UI standards rather than sticking to its older, flatter design.

WhatsApp is continuing its visual rework on iOS, and the latest beta reveals a new Liquid Glass-inspired voice note player. The update aligns the app more closely with Apple’s evolving design language introduced in iOS 26, focusing on translucent layers and smoother UI depth effects.

If you are not a fan of the Liquid Glass interface on iOS, there are already ways to reduce or disable its effects. Apple is also refining the experience through updates, including fixes for visual quirks like the white icon borders in iOS 26.1 that some users noticed after the redesign.

The updated voice note player is expected to roll out in a future WhatsApp release, likely alongside additional UI improvements as Liquid Glass continues expanding into third-party apps.