WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned iPhone attachment sheet that surfaces recent media inside the chat.
WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iPhone users, giving some people a faster way to share recent photos and videos without leaving the chat. The update is tied to WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75, and it is showing up gradually rather than on every account at once.
Recent photos now surface inside the attachment sheet
The new layout puts recent media directly inside the chat attachment flow. Instead of opening the full gallery first, users can browse recent photos and videos from the sheet itself, then send them from the same screen.
That keeps the conversation visible while the media picker is open. For anyone sharing a picture or clip in a busy chat or group thread, that removes a step and preserves the context of the message they are responding to.
If users keep scrolling, the view can expand to show the full gallery. The redesign focuses on the recents-first flow, not on replacing the entire photo library experience.
Version 26.19.75 is where the new layout starts showing up
The attachment sheet redesign is appearing in WhatsApp for iOS 26.19.75 from the App Store. It is not yet universal, and users who update may still see the older layout for now.
The interface can also be opened by pressing and holding the plus button in the input bar, which makes the revised media picker easier to reach from inside a chat.
A faster share flow, not a full gallery replacement
The practical change is simple: recent-media sharing takes fewer steps. Users can select from the latest photos and videos immediately, without moving out into the full gallery app first.
The redesign does not change every media-sharing path in WhatsApp. The full gallery remains available after scrolling through the recents strip, and the broader picker experience still exists behind the attachment sheet.
For iPhone users, the payoff is a quicker way to send recent media from inside the chat, without opening the full gallery first.
Disclaimer: This article was created with the assistance of AI. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
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