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WhatsApp users are seeing major feature updates roll out on iOS: the iPad app is receiving the new Liquid Glass design in beta, and WhatsApp Channels on iPhone are gaining search functionality. Together, the headlines point to ongoing iOS-focused UI polish plus improved discovery for Channels.

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Key Takeaway WhatsApp is upgrading its iOS experience with a Liquid Glass iPad redesign and search for Channels on iPhone.
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WhatsApp is upgrading its iOS experience with a Liquid Glass iPad redesign and search for Channels on iPhone.

WhatsApp users are seeing major feature updates roll out on iOS: the iPad app is receiving the new Liquid Glass design in beta, and WhatsApp Channels on iPhone are gaining search functionality. Together, the headlines point to ongoing iOS-focused UI polish plus improved discovery for Channels.

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Top 2 signals · WhatsApp is upgrading its iOS experience
9to5Mac · 3d ago
WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app, here’s what it looks like
9to5Mac · 4d ago
WhatsApp channels are finally getting search on iPhone

Briefing Findings · WhatsApp is upgrading its iOS experience

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Platform (Liquid Glass) iPad app
Status (Liquid Glass) Beta rollout
Feature (Channels) Search
Platform (Channels search) iPhone

What to Watch

  • Check for further iPad beta updates to see if the Liquid Glass design expands beyond testers. 9to5Mac
  • On iPhone, look for Channels search to appear in your WhatsApp build and test it with your followed channels. 9to5Mac

What Changed

  • WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app, here’s what it looks like 9to5Mac
  • WhatsApp channels are finally getting search on iPhone 9to5Mac
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WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app - 9to5Mac

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