WhatsApp begins rolling out a redesigned media share sheet on iOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new media attachment sheet to iOS, giving iPhone users a faster way to share their most recent files without losing sight of the chat.

Usually in WhatsApp, to share media within a chat, you have to tap a plus button to bring up the app’s custom share sheet, then tap photos to see your full library, which takes up most of the screen.

As spotted by App Tinkerer WABetaInfoThe updated media sharing interface makes it easier to browse recent photos and videos directly without losing the thread of the conversation, thanks to a new recent section.

The Recents section appears below the share menu icons as a compact 4×4 grid that acts as a horizontal strip that you can scroll through. If you continue to scroll to the end of the tape and still can’t find what you’re looking for, WhatsApp expands the view and reveals the full media gallery. It can also be quickly summoned by long-pressing the plus button in the input bar.

The new interface appears to some users on the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS 26.19.75, but not everyone who updates will see it immediately. It appears that WhatsApp is still testing its performance before a global rollout for iPhone users.

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The latest change follows the recent introduction of WhatsApp’s new Plus subscription for power users on iOS. This doesn’t take away from existing free features, but adds things like premium sticker packs, new interface colors, and new icons.