Overview
- The new interface is appearing for a subset of iPhone users on WhatsApp version 26.19.75, including some TestFlight beta testers, as WhatsApp gauges performance before wider availability.
- A compact 4x4 grid surfaces recent photos and videos directly in the attachment sheet, which lets users choose media without losing sight of the conversation.
- The recents strip supports horizontal swiping, and continued scrolling expands the view to the full media gallery for deeper browsing.
- Users can open the updated picker by long-pressing the plus button in the chat bar, with the camera icon and standard attachment flow still available.
- The design follows earlier Android testing and fits WhatsApp’s broader push for quicker media sharing and consistent UI behavior across platforms.