{
  "id": 13030584,
  "title": "WhatsApp is changing how videos look on iPhone: Here's what's new",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/whatsapp-is-changing-how-videos-look-on-iphone-heres-whats-new",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:48:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/whatsapp-is-changing-how-videos-look-on-iphone-heres-whats-new-1.500704060"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WhatsApp is updating its video player for iPhone users with a new design inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass interface. The changes are currently being tested by a select group of beta testers, with a wider rollout expected in the future. The most visible change is in the video progress bar, which now floats at the top of the screen with rounded corners and a translucent background that adapts to the iPhone's display mode. In light mode, the bar appears white with a glass-like effect, while in dark mode, the background becomes darker. The playback controls at the bottom of the screen have also been refreshed, bringing the video player in line with Apple's overall interface design. Currently, only some iPhone beta testers can access the redesigned video player, but the feature is rolling out gradually to more users. WhatsApp has not set a specific date for the broader release. This update is part of a larger trend of introducing Liquid Glass elements across WhatsApp's interface on various platforms, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.",
  "summary": "Dubai: WhatsApp is giving its video player a new look on iPhones, introducing translucent playback controls inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass design. The update is rolling out to selected beta testers, so most users will have to wait to see the changes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "WhatsApp updates video player for iPhone with Liquid Glass-inspired design",
    "Video progress bar floats at top with rounded corners and translucent background",
    "Playback controls refreshed to match Apple's overall interface design"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The update aligns WhatsApp's video player with Apple's design aesthetic, giving iPhone users a more cohesive and native look, and sets a precedent for further Liquid Glass integration across platforms.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}