WhatsApp: WhatsApp will soon allow you to add cover photos like on Facebook; exciting new features are on the way..
WhatsApp Profile Cover Photo Feature: WhatsApp is developing a new and interesting feature for iOS users. According to reports, the company is working on a Cover Photo feature for personal profiles, allowing users to make their profiles more personalized. This feature has already been seen in the Android beta version and is now being tested for iOS as well. Similar to platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, a cover image will appear at the top of the WhatsApp profile. This feature is already available in WhatsApp Business accounts.
WhatsApp to Get Cover Photo Feature
According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a new cover photo feature for iOS users. This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.1.10.71 update, available through the TestFlight app. This update adds a new section to the profile interface where the cover photo will be displayed. This image will appear right above the profile picture. Its design is said to be quite similar to social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn.
How the Cover Photo will appear in the Profile Interface
According to the report, WhatsApp is creating a dedicated banner area where the cover photo will be displayed. This banner will be above the profile picture and will give the profile more visual appeal. Once the feature is active, the cover photo will be visible when a user views a contact's profile or opens their own profile settings. This feature is already present in WhatsApp Business accounts, where companies use it to highlight their brand.
How to Set a Cover Photo
The method for choosing a cover photo is expected to be similar to that of WhatsApp Business accounts. Users can tap on the cover photo to take a new photo or select an image from their gallery. The cover image can also be repositioned or replaced if needed. WhatsApp will give users complete freedom to update their profiles regularly. This will make the profile more personal and attractive than before.
Other New WhatsApp Features Also in Discussion
Besides the cover photo feature, WhatsApp has recently introduced several other new updates. The company has introduced new member tags that appear alongside users' names, providing more information about them. A new Text Stickers feature has also been added, allowing users to create stickers from any typed word. WhatsApp has also launched an Event Reminder feature, which sends custom reminders to invited users when an event is created in a group chat. These features are considered a significant step towards making WhatsApp more interactive.
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