WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.26.10.71: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.26.10.71.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users ask Meta AI questions about their messages, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.24 update, we announced that a feature that adds a Meta AI shortcut to the message options was available. This new option allows Android users to quickly open a chat with Meta AI directly from a specific message, making it easier to verify information, ask for clarifications, or request additional context without manually forwarding the message. By streamlining access to the assistant, the feature enhances efficiency, supports proactive fact-checking, and helps users combat misinformation in real time within their conversations. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same Meta AI entry point 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 25.26.10.71 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users ask Meta AI questions about their messages!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that adds a "Ask Meta AI" option directly to the menu dedicated to incoming messages. This option acts as a shortcut to interact with Meta AI without the need to manually forward the message to a separate chat. Unlike traditional forwarding, the selected message appears in the new chat window as a quoted reference rather than being sent automatically. This represents a new approach to interacting with messages, allowing users to engage with Meta AI directly from the conversation in a more streamlined way.

Because of this quoting system, users are required to provide additional context before sending anything to the assistant. For example, they might ask Meta AI to explain a news claim, clarify a confusing statement, or verify whether the information seems reliable or could be fake. This approach differs from the standard message forwarding to Meta AI, where the selected message itself acts as the prompt. To provide more context, users must add a separate message either directly from the forwarding screen or later within the conversation with Meta AI. With this new feature, WhatsApp is now unifying the process and making it faster by placing the "Ask Meta AI" option directly within the message options.

It's important to note that users remain in full control over their interaction with Meta AI, as the chatbot cannot see the message content until the user actively chooses to add context and send it. This ensures that the feature remains entirely optional, giving users the freedom to decide if and when they want to verify or clarify a message. Simply selecting "Ask Meta AI" does not automatically share the message content with the AI, which prevents accidental sharing and ensures that users remain in full control over whether and when the message is submitted. Additionally, even after opening the chat with Meta AI, users must confirm their selection, add context or specific questions, and then manually send the prompt. Until that final step, the content of the selected message is invisible to the assistant.

The feature provides a convenient way to fact-check suspicious content or gain more insights without leaving the chat flow. Users can also ask for explanations about the selected message, verify news headlines, or check whether a claim might be misleading. By requiring users to add context manually, the feature also encourages thoughtful interactions rather than passive sharing. In addition, the shortcut makes the process faster than traditional forwarding, eliminating extra steps in locating the assistant and opening a new chat.

A feature that lets users ask Meta AI questions about their messages 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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