WhatsApp launches message menu compatible with Liquid Glass
WhatsApp is finally making the reaction tray and the context menu compatible with Liquid Glass on iOS. WhatsApp launches message menu compatible with Liquid.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 06, 2026 • Source: WABetaInfo
What happened
WABetaInfo reports: WhatsApp launches message menu compatible with Liquid Glass. WhatsApp is finally making the reaction tray and the context menu compatible with Liquid Glass on iOS. Both now feature the same translucent appearance already visible in the chat bar. With this update, WhatsApp is refreshing the design to make every element of the message menu feel consistent with the chat screen.…
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How it works
Read the original coverage at WABetaInfo via the source link above for the complete details and primary quotes.
Who is affected
Cross-check release notes and official docs before changing production systems based on early reporting.
Developer Action Items
- ☐ Diff the official changelog for iOS before you bump — APIs, defaults, and removed flags only.
- ☐ Install through the vendor's documented channel in staging; keep a one-command rollback and time-box the canary.
- ☐ Grep your repo for old flag names, lockfile pins, and plugin versions that the notes mark as breaking.
- ☐ Prefer the first patch cut over the day-zero tag unless you have a reason to be on the leading edge.
- ☐ If WABetaInfo did not name a region, plan, or SKU, screenshot the official availability line before you promise it to users.
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Dillip Chowdary
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