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WhatsApp users are seeing new iPhone-focused features, including search for WhatsApp Channels, while beta work is bringing iPad users a Liquid Glass-style design update. Some community members are also discussing whether a free/open-source alternative to the WhatsApp client exists.

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Key Takeaway WhatsApp’s current momentum centers on iOS improvements—Channels search on iPhone and a Liquid Glass beta look on iPad—alongside ongoing interest in possible FOSS clients.
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WhatsApp’s current momentum centers on iOS improvements—Channels search on iPhone and a Liquid Glass beta look on iPad—alongside ongoing interest in possible FOSS clients.

WhatsApp users are seeing new iPhone-focused features, including search for WhatsApp Channels, while beta work is bringing iPad users a Liquid Glass-style design update. Some community members are also discussing whether a free/open-source alternative to the WhatsApp client exists.

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Top 2 signals · WhatsApp’s current momentum centers
9to5Mac · 14h ago
WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app, here’s what it looks like
9to5Mac · 2d ago
WhatsApp channels are finally getting search on iPhone

Briefing Findings · WhatsApp’s current momentum centers

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Feature (iPhone) WhatsApp Channels are getting search on iPhone
Platform (iPad) WhatsApp beta brings a Liquid Glass design to the iPad app
Source coverage Both iPhone and iPad updates are reported by 9to5Mac

What to Watch

  • Check for rollout of WhatsApp Channels search specifically on iPhone after the 9to5Mac coverage. 9to5Mac
  • Follow WhatsApp iPad beta updates for the Liquid Glass design changes described by 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac
  • Monitor FOSS/community discussions to see whether any alternative WhatsApp clients are actively maintained. Tildes

What Changed

  • WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app, here’s what it looks like 9to5Mac
  • WhatsApp channels are finally getting search on iPhone 9to5Mac
  • Does an alternative/FOSS version of the WhatsApp client exist? Tildes
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WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app - 9to5Mac

WhatsApp is now testing the updated look on iPad, while a separate version remains in development for Mac. Here are the details.

14h ago Marcus Mendes
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WhatsApp channels are finally getting search on iPhone - 9to5Mac

Nearly a year and a half after bringing channel update search to Android, WhatsApp is now rolling out the feature to iPhone users.

2d ago Marcus Mendes
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WhatsApp tests new animated message bubbles on iPhone - 9to5Mac

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