WhatsApp Beta Introduces AI-Generated Group Icons, Meta AI Widget

WhatsApp has began testing two new options on latest beta variations of the messaging app on Android. The Meta-owned chat service has added a brand new widget that makes it simpler for customers to entry its Meta AI chatbot, with out having to open the app. Meanwhile, a brand new AI-generated group icon function is obtainable to some beta testers, and customers can use Meta AI to create and set group pictures utilizing prompts. These options are ultimately anticipated to make their strategy to all customers on WhatsApp for iOS and Android.

WhatsApp Lets Beta Testers Generate Group Icons Using AI

After updating to WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.10 (through function tracker WABetaInformation), some beta testers will see a brand new choice that enables them to generate photographs utilizing Meta AI. After tapping on the pencil icon whereas viewing a bunch’s present icon, customers will likely be offered with a fifth choice titled Create AI Image.

Meta AI widgets (left) and AI-powered group icons
Photo Credit: WABetaInformation

Gadgets 360 was capable of affirm that the function is obtainable on the most recent beta model of WhatsApp for Android. After tapping on Create AI Image, customers will see a Meta AI immediate display screen. Beta testers can enter a immediate and await the chatbot to generate a number of photographs, then swipe by means of the choices to select a brand new group icon.

Meanwhile, the newer WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.14 replace that rolled out to testers a few days in the past launched a new widget that may be added to the house display screen. This is basically a shortcut that enables customers to shortly entry the Meta AI chatbot, with out first having to open WhatsApp.

While WABetaInformation’s screenshot exhibits a a lot bigger widget that has three selectable buttons — Ask Meta AI, Camera, and Voice — Gadgets 360 was solely ready so as to add a slimmer model of the widget, which exhibits the Ask Meta AI button after putting in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.14.

Tapping the Ask Meta AI button takes customers to a chat with the Meta AI chatbot in WhatsApp, and customers can both sort in a question or use the Camera and Voice buttons for picture primarily based or audio prompts. Users on the steady channel might want to open WhatsApp and choose the Meta AI floating motion button (FAB) to entry the Meta AI chatbot, till the brand new widget is rolled out to all customers.