WhatsApp’s new feature allows users to view profile photos within group chats

San Francisco: WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to some beta testers that allows users to view profile pictures in desktop group chats.

The feature will help users identify group members for whom they don’t have a phone number or when they have the same name, WABetaInfo reports.

If a group member doesn’t set up a profile picture, or the photo is hidden due to privacy restrictions, the default profile icon will appear and be highlighted using the same color as the contact’s name.

The new feature will also be released on WhatsApp beta for Android soon.

The messaging platform started working on this new feature for WhatsApp Desktop beta in October.

The report says the company plans to roll out the feature on desktop and iOS beta to help team members better recognize others on their team.