WhatsApp pushes Liquid Glass design update to some iOS users

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Technology Insights Daily
October 17, 2025

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WhatsApp is slowly rolling out a visual refresh that adopts Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design aesthetic to select iOS users. The redesign brings translucent, glass-like UI elements to WhatsApp’s navigation, buttons, and panels, aligning the app more closely with the broader iOS 26 interface overhaul. The update is still in beta and being deployed in stages, likely to test compatibility and performance. Early previews suggest the change enhances depth and visual dynamics, making interactions feel more fluid and layered. That said, it also raises concerns about contrast and readability, especially under different lighting conditions. As more users receive it, feedback will likely guide further adjustments before a full rollout.

Netflix is expanding its gaming ambitions by launching its first free-to-play games on TV screens, targeting group and party experiences. The initial lineup includes familiar names like Lego Party, Boggle Party, Pictionary: Game Night, and a fresh twist on Tetris Time Warp. Players use their smartphones as controllers, making it easy to join from anywhere in the room. Rather than porting mobile games directly to TV, Netflix appears to be creating experiences tailored for the couch — social, casual, and accessible. This strategy lets them broaden their interactive offerings without pushing into console or hardcore game territory immediately. Over time, Netflix could grow this into a competitive living-room gaming platform, especially as cloud and streaming technologies mature.

At New York Comic Con, DC Comics’ president Jim Lee made a firm declaration: the company will not use generative AI for storytelling or artwork now or ever, under his and SVP Anne DePies’ leadership. He emphasized that human creativity brings emotional depth and authenticity that AI cannot replicate—that art is more than aggregation. This stance builds on DC’s existing rules requiring original content, and responds to controversies where AI-generated or AI-aided covers sparked backlash. As AI tools proliferate across creative industries, DC’s position is a bold differentiation: it pledges to safeguard traditional artistry and resist pressures to adopt automation in narrative or illustration work. Whether this stance evolves under future leadership or commercial pressures remains to be seen.

Apple has begun distributing developer beta firmware (build 8B5014c) for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4, in tandem with iOS 26.1 testing. This update is expected to bring enhanced support for Live Translation—extending Apple’s translation tools into audio devices. In practice, this could allow users to hold conversations in different languages seamlessly, with their AirPods handling real-time interpretation. Though currently limited to developers, this firmware hints at Apple’s move to integrate its AI translation features deeper into its ecosystem. For everyday users, the feature would make multilingual communication more fluid, embedding powerful translation capabilities directly in ear-level hardware.

OpenAI’s newly launched Sora app has crossed the milestone of one million downloads, shortly after its release. The app offers a text-to-video generation experience, allowing users to create short video content from prompts, generate avatars, and scroll through AI-created clips. Its growth has been rapid even in invite-only or region-limited access. Sora’s viral uptake signals strong market hunger for creative AI tools in consumer hands, beyond text or image generation. Some observers note concerns about copyright and source data usage, which OpenAI is now navigating carefully. Regardless, hitting a million downloads early gives Sora momentum and visibility — though sustaining engagement and managing ethical challenges will be key to its long-term success.

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