If you use an Apple tablet for your chats, things are about to look a lot nicer. After testing a fresh look on phones for months, WhatsApp is finally bringing its new visual style to larger screens. Some beta testers have noticed that the app now features a modern, see-through look that makes the whole interface feel much lighter and easier to navigate on a daily basis.
The app updates menus with floating tabs and clear buttons
The most obvious change is the tab bar at the bottom of the screen. Instead of sitting flat against the edge, it now floats above the chat list like a clear piece of glass. This matches the exact style phone users already have.
At the top of the screen, the main menu also responds as you scroll. When you swipe through your messages, the top bar turns see-through, letting your content show right underneath it. Even the buttons and small menus got a fresh coat of paint, responding with smooth movements when you tap them.
This rollout makes sense, especially as Apple updates Liquid Glass design gallery with new third-party app examples to show off this exact style. The chat app is fully embracing the design rules of the latest operating system to make things look better.
The new look rolls out slowly while desktop users wait
Right now, this visual upgrade is only showing up for a small group of beta testers. The company usually takes its time with these changes so it can catch bugs before a wider release. It will likely take a few weeks before everyone gets to see the new layout on their tablets.
While tablet users get this fresh coat of paint, the phone version keeps moving forward with different features. For instance, WhatsApp Channels finally gained a native search tool on iPhone to help users find updates faster.
Meanwhile, people using the desktop version will have to hold on a bit longer. Reports show developers are building a similar look for Mac computers, complete with a new sidebar, but it is still in the early stages.
For now, the tablet version is catching up to the phone experience. This update brings a much cleaner look that fits perfectly with larger screens and makes chatting just a bit smoother.
