WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Redesigned Media Share Sheet on iOS
WhatsApp is introducing a redesigned media share sheet for iOS users, aimed at enhancing the sharing experience. The new interface allows users to quickly access their recent photos and videos without interrupting their chat flow. Currently, this feature is being rolled out gradually and may not be available to all users immediately.
- ▪WhatsApp's new media attachment sheet provides a faster way to share recent files.
- ▪The updated interface includes a recents section that allows users to browse recent media without losing the chat context.
- ▪This feature is part of the latest WhatsApp update for iOS, version 26.19.75, and is still being tested for a wider rollout.
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WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Redesigned Media Share Sheet on iOSTuesday May 19, 2026 7:46 am PDT by Tim HardwickWhatsApp is rolling out a new media attachment sheet on iOS, providing iPhone users with a faster way to share their most recent files without losing sight of the chat. Usually in WhatsApp, sharing media within a chat requires you to tap a plus button to reveal the app's custom share sheet, and then tap into photos to see your full library, which takes over most of the screen. As spotted by app tinkerer WABetaInfo, the updated media sharing interface makes it easier to directly browse recent photos and videos without losing the thread of the conversation, thanks to a new recents section.
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