WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow iPhone users to transfer chats from one device to another without iCloud backup. According to a report by WaBetaInfo, the new feature has become available to some beta testers after installing the latest beta of WhatsApp for iOS 23.9.0.72 update.
A screenshot of the new feature has also been shared in the report, which will be called ‘Transfer Chats to iPhone’. facility will be available within WhatsApp Settings > Chats. Using this feature, WhatsApp iOS users will be able to transfer their chat history to another iphone Without relying on iCloud backup.
Once the feature becomes available, Apple iPhone users will need to download WhatsApp on their new phone and register on the app with the same phone number. Also, they need to scan the QR code shown on the new phone using the old device to transfer their chat history.
The upcoming feature will provide an easy and efficient way to transfer their WhatsApp chat history and media files from one device to another without relying on iCloud. Notably, the upcoming feature will be helpful when a user cannot save chat history to iCloud due to the 5GB free storage limit or they do not want to upgrade their iCloud storage by paying a certain subscription.
WhatsApp’s new feature for Apple iPhone users is currently under development and available only to certain iOS beta testers. It is likely to have a wider rollout in the coming weeks.
In another news, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new update that will allow users to add description to forwarded media. The popular instant messaging service, which is owned by Meta, has started rolling out the beta version of the update through the Google Play Beta Program. Some beta testers who have installed the update are already able to add descriptions to forwarded images, videos, GIFs and documents.
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