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WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out ‘You’ Profile Tab on iOS

The redesign highlights your profile photo to make the active account clear as Meta lays groundwork for multi-account support.

Overview

  • The former Settings tab is replaced by a profile-focused ‘You’ tab that uses the user’s avatar as its icon.
  • The update is now available via the App Store, with reporting citing version 16.5.10.73 in release notes and 26.10.73 in some outlets.
  • WhatsApp says the rollout is gradual, so many iOS users may not see the new tab immediately.
  • A refreshed profile page with a default cover/header is live for a limited group and cannot yet be customized.
  • The tab still provides account and privacy controls, and its design mirrors Instagram and Threads where profile photos aid account switching.