Overview
- The feature adds a landscape cover image above the circular profile photo, echoing layouts used on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- WABetaInfo identified the capability in WhatsApp for iOS beta build 26.1.10.71 on TestFlight after spotting similar support in Android Business beta 2.25.32.2.
- Users will be able to choose, crop and replace the banner from their device gallery through a simple edit flow.
- The cover image remains optional for personal accounts, preserving the existing profile view for those who do not set one.
- The test aligns with WhatsApp’s broader personalization efforts, including work on usernames and other profile enhancements, and wider rollout depends on further testing.