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WeChat Tests Folded Image Sending on iOS as Notification Avatars Near Wider Rollout

WeChat says iOS notification avatars are in gray release and will reach all users soon without any activation tricks.

Overview

  • Some iOS 8.0.69 internal test users now see a Merge Send option that combines three or more photos or videos into a single, slideable card with expand and collapse controls.
  • The folded image display remains limited to select iOS testers and has not been enabled on Android.
  • A WeChat team member said the iOS message-notification avatar feature is gradually expanding and users do not need to submit feedback or contact support to get it.
  • Android has long supported notification avatars, while a WeChat employee noted HarmonyOS apparently lacks the operating-system capability required for this feature.
  • These staggered releases follow WeChat’s ongoing UX iterations, including recent voice and video updates such as call ignore, video-call screen lock, and live voice translation.