Integration of writing and editing tools: WhatsApp is launching an update that includes the integration of AI tools for drafting text messages and editing images directly within the application, alongside technical improvements in storage management and data transfer between Android and iPhone devices.
The update will allow users to receive suggestions for changing tone or rephrasing messages based on the context of the conversation, as well as perform graphic editing actions such as changing backgrounds or removing objects from images using Meta’s system.
The most notable change concerns the writing assistance tools, which will be able to suggest full message formulations based on the context of conversations. The system allows users to ask the AI to refine their message, change its linguistic style, or proofread it before sending. Access to this feature will be available through the chat bar, where a dedicated icon will indicate AI functionality.
The company stated that the use of this tool will not compromise the encryption of conversations and that the content will remain private, even though the system processes the information to generate suggestions. In addition, Meta aims to offer an internal solution for users who rely on external writing tools, keeping all activity within the app.
In the field of media handling, WhatsApp is adding image editing options powered by artificial intelligence. Users will be able to remove objects from images, apply different visual styles, or replace backgrounds automatically within the chat window.
In addition, the app will begin suggesting specific stickers when certain emojis are typed, allowing users to quickly replace emojis with matching stickers. These tools, based on Meta’s models, will initially be available only in countries where the company’s AI services have been officially launched.
Beyond changes to the chat interface, the update also includes solutions for device and data management. WhatsApp will now allow users to manage storage on a per-chat basis, rather than only through the general settings menu. Users will be able to identify which files take up the most space in a specific chat and choose to delete only media files while preserving the text message history. This change may help users experiencing storage issues caused by multiple groups and media-heavy conversations.
For iPhone users, the update brings two features that were previously available only on Android devices. The first is the ability to run two different WhatsApp accounts on the same device simultaneously, making it easier to separate personal and business numbers. The second is official support for transferring chat history between operating systems, allowing users to move all data from iPhone to Android and vice versa without data loss.
WhatsApp is also updating how the app suggests content to users. The system will be able to detect usage patterns and recommend relevant tools in real time, such as identifying when there is a need to free up storage space if a chat exceeds 80% of its average capacity.
Meta stated that the new features will be rolled out gradually to all users in the near future. Some of the AI-based capabilities depend on regulatory approval in different countries, so availability may vary across different regions.