The messaging app WhatsApp has started to make its visual redesign called Liquid Glass available globally, bringing depth and transparency effects to the interface. The implementation occurs gradually, first reaching iOS users with version 26.14.76 and progressively expanding to Android. The new design marks a significant aesthetic departure from the previous standard, aligning with contemporary trends in mobile interfaces.
Características visuals of Liquid Glass
Liquid Glass introduces translucent elements that transform the app’s visual experience. The tab bar now appears floating and transparent, with smooth edges and crystalline effects that appear to suspend over the screen. The keyboard has a translucent finish, visually integrating with the background through interactive components that take on the appearance of frosted glass. Refined Animações and revamped contextual menus deliver smoother transitions and expanded visual coherence across navigation.
Activation of the new design is automatic for users who meet the technical requirements and have the latest version installed. Não There is manual option to enable or disable Liquid Glass as per individual user preference.
iOS Compatibility Requisitos and Android
Apenas devices with updated operating systems can access the visual redesign. Para iOS, you must have installed version 26.14.76 of WhatsApp from App Store. Porém, the function is being implemented gradually, so it is not yet available to all users. The platform is evaluating performance and reactions before activating the new design on all accounts.
Em Android, support for obsolete systems has been dropped. The application will display an alert informing you of the end of support if it detects use of Android 5.0 or 5.1 before September 8, 2026.
Modelos cell phones that lose access to Liquid Glass
Diversos discontinued devices will no longer receive updates or access to the new design:
- iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6 and 6 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2, S4 Mini
- Moto G (first generation)
- Sony Xperia Z
- LG Optimus G
- Nexus 4
Proprietários of these devices will not be able to access Liquid Glass or future WhatsApp features. The elimination of support for obsolete systems occurred for three main reasons: improved account security, expanded technical compatibility, and application operational efficiency.
Gerenciamento on-platform storage
WhatsApp frequently saturates the memory of smartphones, particularly on Android, accumulating photos, videos, audios and documents that impair performance and reception of messages. Arquivos deleted through the application often remain stored in internal routes called hidden folders. Para effectively frees up space, it is necessary to access the route Android > media > com.whatsapp > WhatsApp > Media with the file manager, where all the files reside, including those already removed from the application.
Periodic review and careful deletion of unnecessary files is recommended to avoid losing important data. Fazer backup before mass file deletion offers additional protection. The application integrates specific function to manage storage through Ajustes > Armazenamento and data > Administrar storage, simplifying the internal cleaning process.