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WhatsApp Restores Softer Chat Edge
WhatsApp rolls back sharp navigation bar to softer edge effect for iOS users.
In brief
WhatsApp rolls back sharp navigation bar to softer edge effect for iOS users. WhatsApp is rolling out a softer edge effect for the chat navigation bar on iOS 27 after user feedback. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp updates iOS 27 chat interface
WhatsApp is rolling out a softer edge effect for the chat navigation bar on iOS 27.
Replaces iOS 27 navigation bar
The update replaces the navigation bar with the previous one introduced with iOS 26.
Available to beta testers
This feature is available to some beta testers via WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.41.10.18.
User feedback drives change
Users shared negative feedback on social media after iOS 27 introduced a sharp navigation bar.
Restores soft gradient effect
WhatsApp applies a gradual blur below the navigation bar when scrolling messages.
Rolling out to more users
WhatsApp is rolling out the softer edge effect to more people over the coming weeks.
What matters most
WhatsApp is rolling out a softer edge effect for the chat navigation bar on iOS 27 after user feedback.
