WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.37.10.73: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.37.10.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that integrates AI-powered Imagine capabilities into status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!

WhatsApp Beta for iOS Introduces AI-Powered Imagine Tools for Status Updates

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.36.12 update, we announced that a feature that integrates Meta AI into status updates is available. This functionality expands the existing status editor by embedding AI powered image generation and transformation tools directly into the publishing flow. It allows users to apply advanced visual styles, rework image elements, or completely reimagine photos without leaving WhatsApp. It also supports an option to animate images, allowing static photos to be transformed into short moving visuals that enhance engagement and add a dynamic touch to status updates.

It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same AI-powered feature for status updates that are already being tested on the Android version, aiming to provide a more consistent experience across both platforms. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.37.10.73 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that integrates AI-powered Imagine capabilities into status updates!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers are presented with a redesigned editing interface when preparing an image based status update. This interface now includes innovative AI driven tools, which are integrated directly alongside existing filter options. Instead of relying only on basic filters, users can access a richer set of creative controls designed to significantly alter the look and structure of an image. This approach keeps the editing process inside WhatsApp, avoiding the need to switch between third party apps to achieve more advanced results. The integration is designed to feel native to the existing interface, aligning with the familiar layout and gestures users already know when they want to apply filters.

When entering the AI powered editing area, users can explore a collection of visual styles that reinterpret the original photo through different artistic lenses. Each style applies a distinct aesthetic, ranging from illustrated and watercolor inspired looks to more cinematic or abstract treatments. The available options include styles such as 3D, Comic Book, Anime, Classical, Clay, Felt, Kawaii, Painting, and Video game, offering diverse creative directions for reshaping a photo before publishing it as a status update. It's worth noting that these styles differ from those currently available on Android. This suggests that Meta continues to experiment by offering different style sets to different user groups across platforms.

These styles do not simply apply static filters, but instead rebuild the image using AI generated variations. Users can regenerate a style multiple times to obtain a result that better fits the mood they want to convey. This is made possible through the Redo button, which triggers a new generation of the selected style without requiring users to start the editing process from scratch. This option is especially useful when the current result does not align with expectations and a different visual interpretation is preferred.

In addition to stylistic transformations, the editor introduces tools that can modify the actual content of an image. Users can prompt Meta AI to add new elements, enhance details, or adjust specific areas to enrich the scene. Unwanted objects can be removed, allowing the AI to reconstruct the background in a way that feels visually coherent. This makes it easier for users to clean up photos or creatively reshape their images before sharing them as a status update.

Another part of this feature focuses on reimagining images through short text prompts. By describing a different environment, atmosphere, or theme, users can instruct the AI to transform the entire composition into something new. This can turn an ordinary photo into a more imaginative visual without requiring manual editing skills. The process is designed to be quick, encouraging experimentation directly from the status editor.

The inclusion of image animation further expands the expressive potential of status updates. Static photos can be converted into brief animated visuals, adding subtle motion that draws attention while maintaining the original context of the image. This capability is especially useful for highlighting moments, reactions, or creative ideas in a more engaging format. With these tools combined, WhatsApp is extending the way visual stories can be created and shared within the app using AI assisted editing.

The feature that brings AI powered Imagine tools to status updates is available to some beta testers running the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS update through TestFlight. However, a limited number of people using the stable App Store version may also explore this enhanced editing experience. Access is gradually being rolled out in select regions, so some users in certain countries may see the tools before others. This staged approach allows WhatsApp to monitor performance and feedback while expanding availability over time.

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