WhatsApp tests profile photos in notifications for iOS

WhatsApp is adding profile photos to notifications for iOS users, a move that may help those with a better memory for faces rather than names. — Background photo created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.com

Have trouble remembering names? WhatsApp is testing a feature to help with that, in the form of adding profile photos to incoming notifications.

Leaker site WABetaInfo reported that the update to the System Notifications feature would add a user’s profile photo to the notification, in addition to their username.

This feature is for WhatsApp beta users on iOS 15, as it requires specific APIs available on that version.

In a screenshot of the feature, the implementation appears to be the same as the style being used on Android devices.

“Do not be surprised if it’s not available for your WhatsApp account, because WhatsApp is planning to activate this feature for more accounts at a later date,” said WABetaInfo.

It added that the messaging platform may be experiencing some issues adding profile photos to specific notifications, though that was expected to be smoothed out before it leaves beta.