WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.17.10.75: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.17.10.75.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create personalized AI-powered chatbots, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | AI-powered chatbots |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.17.10.75 has been designated as a compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | SiLent, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.4: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create personalized AI-powered chatbots! |
AI-POWERED CHATBOTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.4 update, we announced that a feature to create AI chatbots was available. This feature allows selected beta testers to design their own AI assistants directly within WhatsApp, offering a streamlined in-app creation experience. Users can personalize their chatbot's name, personality, tone, appearance, and purpose, making an ideal assistant tailored to their specific needs and preferences. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same AI-powered functionality as it already does for the Android version, aiming to provide a consistent experience across both platforms. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.17.10.75 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create personalized AI-powered chatbots!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that lets them build an AI chatbot directly from within the WhatsApp interface. Previously, if WhatsApp users wanted to create an AI available across Meta platforms, they had to visit the official Meta AI Studio website or use Instagram and Messenger, which already supported this feature. Now, Meta is integrating this capability directly into WhatsApp, allowing users to experiment with AI creation without ever leaving the app. This update represents a major step forward in making AI more accessible and customizable for WhatsApp users.
The creation process is structured as a guided flow directly from the AI Studio screen, making it easier to follow even for users with no technical background. The process starts with users selecting a role for their AI, which could range from a study coach to a travel assistant or even a motivational companion. They then choose a personality style and tone, such as calm and thoughtful, energetic and funny, or professional and informative. Based on these choices, WhatsApp offers smart suggestions to help shape the AI's behavior and conversational style.
At some steps, users receive template options that are automatically tailored to the details they've provided so far. These suggestions ensure consistency in the chatbot's purpose and help users bring their AI to life quickly and effectively. WhatsApp will also generate an AI-powered avatar, visually representing the chatbot. This avatar can be customized by the user to better reflect the assistant's identity.
At each step of the creation process, users are presented with a selection of template options that are intelligently adapted to the information they've already entered. These templates offer suggestions for tone, behavior, and conversational style, helping to shape an AI that feels coherent and aligned with its intended purpose. To enhance the assistant's identity, WhatsApp also generates an AI-powered avatar that visually represents the chatbot. This avatar adds personality and presence to the AI, and users can further customize its appearance to better match the character they envision, before assigning a name to their AI companion.
Once the setup is complete, the chatbot is fully functional and ready to use. While the AI is personal by default, users have the option to share access with others. WhatsApp makes this easy by generating a shareable link, which can be sent to friends, groups, or posted on social media. Sharing the chatbot publicly is useful when it's designed to provide general advice, recommendations, or entertainment, such as a travel planner or a fitness coach. On the other hand, keeping the chatbot private might be ideal if it's meant for personal tasks, like journaling, mental health support, or managing daily routines.
A feature to create personalized AI-powered chatbots is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.
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