If you’ve been on WhatsApp lately, you know it’s always getting new tricks. Some big changes come from artificial intelligence, or AI. Even though some people feel a bit unsure about AI, it’s opening up cool new ways to use our favorite apps. The latest buzz brings more ways to make your WhatsApp look just right, especially for iPhone users. You can now create unique chat backgrounds, all made by AI.
This new feature has started rolling out for WhatsApp on iOS, specifically in version 25.19.75. Not everyone has it yet, but Meta plans to send it out to more users in the coming weeks through the App Store. Before this, you could pick from WhatsApp’s own wallpaper choices or use your own photos. Now, AI offers endless creative possibilities for your chat screens.
WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates, had previously spotted this feature in the works. Now, it’s making its way to regular users. To give it a try, head into your WhatsApp settings. Look for the chat theme options. You can also find this setting within individual chats. There, you’ll see a new choice: “Create with AI.” Just type a simple description of what you want. Maybe “a sunny beach at sunset” or “a playful cat.” The AI will then show you several unique wallpapers based on your idea. Pick the one you like best, and it’s yours.
Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, really wants us to use its AI tools wherever we are. We can already chat with Meta AI in their social apps. Now, they want us to use its image-making power for wallpapers. This particular use of AI might be a good way to introduce it to those who worry about privacy or how AI collects data. Creating a wallpaper is a quick, one-time interaction. It’s not a long conversation where the AI learns a lot about you. It’s just a simple request for a pretty picture.
If you’re eager to try out these AI-generated wallpapers, keep an eye on your App Store for updates in the coming weeks. In other recent news for WhatsApp on iOS, Meta has also been working on a feature for “threaded messages.” This will make it easier to follow replies in busy group chats, so you won’t lose track of who said what.
