WhatsApp changes familiar chats: what will appear in the new version

WhatsApp is rolling out an update for iOS that adds a new button at the top of the chat screen. It combines the profile photo, contact name and last-seen information into an interactive element. Tapping it opens a compact menu with six functions: searching messages, viewing contact info, accessing media files, changing the theme, managing disappearing messages and muting notifications. The update is available to a limited number of users.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out an update for iPhone that changes how conversations are managed. A new button will appear at the top of the chat screen, combining the profile photo, contact name and last-seen details into an interactive element. This addresses the readability problem that arose after the introduction of the translucent Liquid Glass interface. Tapping the top panel opens a compact menu with six functions: searching messages, viewing contact information, accessing photos, videos, links and documents, changing the design theme, managing disappearing messages and muting notifications. In group chats, a quick add-participants option has been added. Separate commands are provided for business accounts. The update is being distributed gradually and is activated on Meta's servers. At the moment it is available to a limited number of users with the transparent interface enabled.