It’s 2022 and WhatsApp is expected to launch a number of new features for users. The first expected feature of the year has dropped in, and as per the latest WhatsApp beta update (v 2.22.1.1) on iOS, the messaging platform has started showing people’s profile pictures in message notifications.
Popular WhatsApp tipster WaBetaInfo first spotted that WhatsApp is testing profile pictures in notifications, and they are already showing up for select iOS beta testers. This functionality will display the profile picture of a person in notifications when that person sends a message. You will see DPs in notifications for both individual and group WhatsApp chats, making it easier for you to discern between the senders.
One thing worth noting is that not all iOS beta users are able to see this and WhatsApp is expected to soon make it available for all of them. It is expected to reach non-beta and even Android users soon.
Plus, the Meta-owned messaging platform might also introduce Communities for groups admins to exercise more control over their groups and get in touch with other admins to form bigger groups.
