WhatsApp Rolls Out Redesigned Media Share Sheet on iPhone
WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet on iOS, giving iPhone users a faster way to pick recent photos and videos without covering the chat. The updated layout keeps the conversation visible while moving the most-used media shortcuts closer to the point of sharing.
A tighter media picker on iPhone
On the current flow, sharing a photo or video in WhatsApp starts with the plus button, which opens the app’s custom share sheet and then sends users into the full photo library. That view takes up most of the screen.
The new iPhone interface trims that down. Recent photos and videos are surfaced more directly inside the share sheet, so users can get to commonly used media with fewer taps while still seeing the message thread behind it.
Recents now sits inside the share sheet
The redesigned layout adds a recents section under the share menu icons. It uses a compact 4x4 grid, arranged like a horizontal strip that can be swiped through.
If the item a user wants is not in that strip, WhatsApp expands the view and opens the full media gallery. The same picker can also be brought up by pressing and holding the plus button in the input bar.
Rollout scope on iOS remains uneven
The change is tied to WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and is visible for some users on that release. It is not yet clear that every iPhone account has the new sheet.
For now, the practical change is straightforward: WhatsApp is making media sharing less intrusive on iPhone, with a smaller picker that keeps the chat in view while recent files stay close at hand.
Disclaimer: This article was created with the assistance of AI. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
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