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WhatsApp is reportedly testing a redesigned interface inspired by Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 visual language, according to the latest findings from WABetaInfo. The update introduces a new “Liquid Glass” style interface, bringing more translucent design elements, layered visuals, and smoother UI effects to the app on iPhone.

Software companies are all about introducing new features. Some are crucial or useful, but there are those that are gimmicky or pointless. WhatsApp is the same with its constant updates, and how handy its latest one ends up being could be up for debate.

In the future, we could send a WhatsApp message to a third-party chat. WhatsApp has released its Android beta version 2.25.33.8 via the Google Play Beta Program, and the update introduces a feature that enables third-party chat interoperability, purportedly in response to European regulatory requirements.

In this latest update from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing one of the biggest visual overhauls in the app’s iOS avatar. The source reported that the update introduces Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language, first unveiled with iOS 26, bringing depth, layering, and fluidity to the messaging experience for the first time.

In an effort to level the playing field and give every user a fair shot at claiming their ideal username, WhatsApp is developing a username reservation system. The feature — currently under development and not yet available to beta testers — will let people lock in their preferred username before the full username feature launches, tackling a long-standing challenge of early adopters securing the most popular names.

WhatsApp is quietly working on a new privacy-focused feature that lets users share status updates exclusively with a curated “close friends” list. Spotted in the latest iOS beta version 25.23.10.80 via TestFlight, the feature is still under development but signals a shift toward more personalised sharing—similar to Instagram’s “Close Friends” stories.

WhatsApp is quietly reshaping how users handle missed calls with a new feature spotted in its latest Android beta (version 2.25.23.21). Available to select testers via the Google Play Beta Program, the update introduces a voicemail-like voice message option—bringing a more human touch to digital conversations.

WhatsApp is quietly rolling out a new feature in its latest iOS beta version 25.22.10.74: an AI-powered Writing Help assistant designed to refine your messages before you hit send. Available to a limited number of users via TestFlight, this tool marks a major step in WhatsApp’s push toward smarter, privacy-conscious communication.

WhatsApp is experimenting with a bold new feature in its latest Android beta (v2.25.22.13): Guest Chats. As the name suggests, this feature is a way to message people who don’t even have a WhatsApp account.

In this latest WhatsApp beta news, WhatsApp is refining its username feature with a new privacy tool called the “username key.” This optional setting acts as a gatekeeper—users who enable it can require others to enter a unique code before messaging them via username, adding a protective layer against unsolicited chats.