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WhatsApp iOS Beta Restores Bubble Animations, Adds Toggle

6/20/2026

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WhatsApp released iOS beta version 26.24.10.70 that restores message-bubble animations.
The animation fades the bubble in while slightly scaling it as it settles.
A new setting lets users enable or disable the animation.
The feature is limited to a small group of TestFlight testers, runs on Android, and replaces the old pop-in effect, with no public release date announced.

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Story summary

WhatsApp released iOS beta version 26.24.10.70 that restores message-bubble animations.
The animation fades the bubble in while slightly scaling it as it settles.
A new setting lets users enable or disable the animation.
The feature is limited to a small group of TestFlight testers, runs on Android, and replaces the old pop-in effect, with no public release date announced.