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WhatsApp rolls out AI-powered photo expansion tool to select iOS users
Key points
- WhatsApp testing AI photo expansion on iOS.
- Tool uses Meta AI to expand image borders.
- Available to select beta and some public iOS users.
- Users can undo and regenerate expanded photos.
AI Photo Expansion on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is introducing an AI-powered photo expansion tool to its photo editor for a limited number of iOS users. This feature enables users to extend the boundaries of an image, similar to tools found in other AI chatbots and image-editing platforms.
Functionality and Integration
When a user selects a photo in a chat, the drawing editor opens, offering an option to expand the image. Meta AI processes the photo to generate an expanded version, which then appears in the editor for review. Users can choose to send the expanded photo or use an undo button to revert and try generating a different result. This functionality also extends to status updates.
Rollout Status
The feature is currently available to select users participating in WhatsApp's beta program via TestFlight, and some users on the public iOS version. It has also been rolled out to users in the Android beta. There is no specific timeline for a wider public release.
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Reporting from
WhatsApp is testing an AI-powered photo expansion tool for select iOS users in its beta program and main app. This feature allows users to expand images beyond their original borders within the app's photo editor, using Meta AI to generate the expanded version.