WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.17: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.11.17.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to generate AI-powered profile photos, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | AI Profile Photos |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to generate AI-powered profile photos to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development so it's not ready for beta testers, but it is possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.15: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to view mentions for status updates! |
AI PROFILE PHOTOS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.14 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to create and share AI stickers. This feature was designed to offer users a new way to enhance their messaging experience by providing personalized and relevant stickers generated from user descriptions. It appears that WhatsApp is dedicated to introducing additional AI features aimed at enhancing user interaction and offering a more personalized experience. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.17 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to generate AI-powered profile photos!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a new feature to offer users the ability to generate AI-powered profile photos, set for release in a future update of the app. With AI-powered profile photos, users will be able to create unique and personalized images that reflect their personality, interests, or mood more accurately than a standard photo. The generation works with a prompt, allowing users to describe the kind of image they want, after which the AI creates a custom profile photo based on that description.
In our opinion, this feature will enhance privacy for the user profile. By using AI-generated images, users will be able to avoid sharing real photos, which can reduce the risk of misuse or unauthorized sharing of their images, although the feature to prevent screenshots of profile photos already adds a layer of privacy for this situation. In addition, we believe this feature can be useful when users are unsure of which photo to use. Instead of spending time searching for or taking the perfect picture, users can simply generate one by providing a prompt.
A feature to generate AI-powered profile photos is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will share another article once we have new information about this feature.
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