WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature allowing users to create AI-generated profile and group pictures, as part of the latest iOS update through its TestFlight beta programme.
Version 25.16.10.70 brings this experimental tool to a limited number of testers, with a broader rollout expected soon. Users can generate customised images simply by typing a text prompt describing the visual they want.
Unlike traditional options requiring existing photos, this tool creates images from scratch, offering a new way to express personality or mood. Users may design avatars, artistic illustrations, or themed group icons without uploading personal pictures.
To access the feature, users can navigate to settings and select the profile photo option, where they will see a prompt to generate an AI image. A similar process is available for editing group icons via the group info menu.
The move is seen as a response to growing privacy concerns, giving users a more secure and creative alternative to using real photos. It also provides a practical solution for those without suitable profile images.
While initially available to beta testers, some users on the stable iOS version have reported seeing the option, indicating a phased expansion beyond the testing pool.
The update represents WhatsApp’s continuing push to integrate generative AI in everyday messaging experiences.
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