WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.10: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.6.10.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to generate AI-powered group icons, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.17 update, we announced that a feature to generate AI-powered profile photos was under development. This feature would aim to provide users with a new way to create personalized and unique profile pictures using AI-generated images. By allowing users to describe their desired image through a prompt, the AI can generate a custom profile photo that aligns with their preferences, personality, or mood. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers have reported seeing a new option to generate images. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.10 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to generate AI-powered group icons!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that allows them to generate AI-powered images for their group chats. Contrary to what was previously announced, it seems that WhatsApp has currently limited the use of AI-generated images exclusively to group icons. This means that users cannot generate AI-powered profile photos for their personal accounts but they can only do so when creating or modifying a group icon. Those who have access to Meta AI within WhatsApp will now find an option to generate a group image using AI, making it easier to set up unique and creative icons.

This feature could be particularly useful when users do not have a suitable image for their group and prefer to rely on Meta AI to create one. Instead of searching for a picture or taking a new photo, users can simply describe what they want, and the AI will generate a custom image based on their input. Additionally, AI-generated group icons can help visualize concepts that might be difficult to capture with a real photo. For example, if a group is centered around futuristic technology, fantasy worlds, or abstract ideas, Meta AI can generate an image that better represents the theme.

This feature could also be beneficial for communities with multiple groups, each dedicated to different topics. Since communities often host several discussion groups, Meta AI can help generate distinct and relevant images for each one, ensuring that every group has a unique and recognizable identity. This can be particularly useful in large communities where visual differentiation between groups helps users navigate discussions more easily. By automatically generating icons that match the theme of each group, Meta AI reduces the effort required to find or design appropriate images.

It's important to note that some users who install the latest stable release from the Google Play Store may also have access to this feature, suggesting that it is not limited to beta testers. WhatsApp recently confirmed this through their official channel, indicating that the rollout could be broader than initially expected. This means that more users might soon be able to experiment with AI-generated group icons, even without being part of the beta program.

A feature to generate AI-powered group icons is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.

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