# WhatsApp rolls out Liquid Glass for video player

> WhatsApp updates video player with glass-like progress bar for iOS 26 users.
- Title: WhatsApp rolls out Liquid Glass for video player · WABetaInfo
- Summary: WhatsApp updates video player with glass-like progress bar for iOS 26 users. WhatsApp is rolling out Liquid Glass design for video player progress bar to…
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- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-rolling-out-liquid-glass-design-for-the-video-player
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-10-05T23:00:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, liquid glass, video player, ios 26, testflight, progress bar, beta testers, technology, apps
## WhatsApp video player update
WhatsApp is rolling out Liquid Glass design for video player progress bar to some iOS beta testers via TestFlight update 26.39.10.70.
## Progress bar design
Progress bar appears as floating element with translucent background and rounded corners in light mode or dark mode.
## Why update needed
Video player progress bar was last updated years ago while other app elements adopted Liquid Glass design.
## Rollout progress
WhatsApp has updated chat list, tab bar, navigation bar, and message menu with Liquid Glass before video player.
## Cross-platform availability
Liquid Glass update for video player also available on iPad and Mac with same design.
## Availability details
Feature available to some beta testers on TestFlight; stable version rollout pending.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp is rolling out Liquid Glass design for video player progress bar to some iOS beta testers via TestFlight update 26.39.10.70.