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WhatsApp’s AI-powered photo expansion tool starts rolling out on iOS
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Marcus Mendes
Source published: 06/11/2026, 01:24:45 UTC
Briefing created: 06/11/2026, 01:36:37 UTC
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Briefings
WhatsApp introduced an AI-powered photo expansion feature on iOS via TestFlight, allowing users to enlarge images within the app's editor. This update is currently limited to selected users and does not yet appear in the main app for general release.
Key points
- WhatsApp added an AI-powered photo expansion tool to iOS users via TestFlight, enabling image enlargement within the app's editor.
- The feature is currently restricted to selected TestFlight users and is not yet available in the main WhatsApp app for general release.
Context
This update represents a new capability for WhatsApp's photo editing tools, expanding functionality beyond standard cropping and filters to include AI-driven image expansion.
Limitations
The feature is currently limited to selected TestFlight users and does not yet appear in the main app for general release. No specific dates, numbers, or geographic scope are provided in the source evidence.
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