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WhatsApp Expands Photos with AI on iOS
WhatsApp beta users can now expand photos using Meta AI in the drawing editor for iOS.
In brief
WhatsApp beta users can now expand photos using Meta AI in the drawing editor for iOS. WhatsApp is rolling out AI photo expansion to iOS beta testers via version 26.44.10.16. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp AI Photo Expansion
WhatsApp introduces a feature to expand photos in chats and status updates using Meta AI.
9:16 Format for Expanded Images
The expanded image uses a 9:16 format to avoid black bars in status updates.
iOS Beta Compatibility
The feature is available to some beta testers via WhatsApp iOS 26.44.10.16 on TestFlight.
How to Use the Feature
Users select a photo, open the drawing editor, and choose the AI expansion option.
Undo Option for Results
Users can undo the expansion or try again if the result is not satisfactory.
Meta AI Process
Meta AI analyzes the photo to generate a 9:16 version with contextual continuation.
Rollout Timeline
WhatsApp plans to roll out the feature to more users over the coming weeks.
What to remember
WhatsApp is rolling out AI photo expansion to iOS beta testers via version 26.44.10.16.
