WhatsApp is rolling out a batch of updates that simplify phone switching, reduce storage clutter, and introduce new AI-assisted features across iOS and Android.
The headline change is a revamped chat transfer tool that moves WhatsApp history from an iPhone to an Android device entirely within the app, dropping the previous requirement for a physical cable connection or third-party software in favour of a local Wi-Fi transfer.
Although the process still carries a time caveat, with WhatsApp noting that transfer duration will vary depending on the volume of data involved, it’s certainly more seamless than the previous method.
However, it’s worth noting that Android to iPhone transfers remain unchanged for now, so you’ll need a wired connection to make the switch over to Apple’s platform.
iPhone users are also gaining dual-account support with this update, bringing iOS in line with Android, which has offered the ability to manage two separate WhatsApp accounts on a single device for some time.
Storage and AI tools
A new storage management feature makes it easier to find and delete large media files from chat history without removing conversations themselves, addressing one of the more persistent complaints from users on devices with limited internal storage.
Photo editing receives an upgrade through Meta AI integration and allows users to remove objects, swap backgrounds, or apply visual styles to images directly within WhatsApp before sending them.
An AI Writing Help feature joins the update as well, generating suggested replies based on conversation context in a manner that mirrors writing assistance tools already present in Apple Intelligence and Samsung’s Galaxy AI.
WhatsApp is also introducing sticker suggestions tied to emoji searches, offering an alternative way to add reactions and expressions within chats without manually browsing sticker packs.
The update is currently rolling out across iOS and Android, with some features already available to users depending on their region and app version.
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