WhatsApp will allow transferring your chat history from your iPhone to Android
WhatsApp finally makes it possible to transfer your WhatsApp chat history from your iPhone to an Android phone. According to the information, the iOS-Android migration tool coming to WhatsApp in April, but there were no confirmations from the Facebook-owned company until yesterday. But now it’s officially introduced, that this feature exists and will come first in new Samsung’s brand new foldable devices.
During the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung revealed that users who will switch from iOS to Android will be able to bring their WhatsApp data, including conversations to the media, to the Galaxy smartphone.
Samsung showed this via iPhone transferring WhatsApp data to Galaxy phone via USB cable.
“For the first time on any Android smartphone, you can securely transfer your WhatsApp experience — including your conversations and photos — from your old iPhone to your new Galaxy smartphone.”
WhatsApp soon confirmed that this new migration tool will allow data transfer from iOS to Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. There will also be other Samsung devices running Android 10 and higher “in the coming weeks.” However, WhatsApp did not disclose when the feature will arrive on other Android phones.
How to transfer/move your WhatsApp data from iPhone to Galaxy smartphone?
To transfer your WhatsApp data from your iPhone to a Galaxy phone, you’ll need a Lightning to USB-C cable. Note that if you have two different WhatsApp backups (one in Google Drive and one in iCloud), the new transfer tool will not integrate them. Instead, what happens when you transfer your WhatsApp data to an Android phone and restore it, a new backup will override your old Android backup.
While users don’t know when WhatsApp plans to release the “Move chat to Android” feature for non-Galaxy phones, it may come next to Google’s new “Switch to Android” app for iOS.
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WhatsApp has released a fresh update for beta users on Android with version 2.24.21.26. This update introduces a new feature that gives users more control over how their contacts are synced across different devices on WhatsApp.
The latest update allows users to add, edit, or delete contacts from any device linked to their WhatsApp account, such as tablets or computers. It means that any changes made on one device will automatically sync to all other connected devices. It helps contact list up-to-date no matter where you are.
For those who want to keep personal and work contacts separate, there’s an option to disable syncing for specific accounts. This lets users prevent certain contacts from showing up in their WhatsApp to maintain privacy.
Moreover, WhatsApp also adds extra security by using cryptographic hashes to protect the phone numbers of contacts who aren’t on the app. This ensures that user data remains safe while still allowing WhatsApp to monitor for any unusual activity related to contact uploads.
Users can still chat with their existing contacts as the app remains fully functional, even with contact syncing turned off. If someone switches to a new phone or reinstalls WhatsApp, their linked contacts will automatically be restored easily.
WhatsApp contact syncing feature was already available to iOS users, and now Android beta testers can enjoy the same benefit. As the update rolls out, more users will have the chance to try this privacy feature.
WhatsApp is bringing a new feature to improve notification management, especially for group chats through a new beta update. The fresh version of WhatsApp is available with version 2.24.21.22 in the Google Play Beta Program.
The new beta update of WhatsApp adds a new notification activity feature for group chats. It will let users choose how they want to receive notifications. There are two choices – All and Relevant to me.
- All: Users can get notifications for every message in the group.
- Relevant to Me: They will receive only important ones like mentions and replies.
In this way, users can easily manage large groups as the features help to reduce unnecessary messages. This change is particularly helpful for those in large groups.
Additionally, the new notification activity screen will help explain how muting group chats works. Currently, some users find it confusing when they still receive notifications from muted groups.
The new feature aims to make this clearer as it allows users to see exactly what types of notifications they can still receive, even when a group is muted.
WhatsApp is currently working on these features to enhance user experience and will make them available in future updates. Till then, stay tuned with us.
WhatsApp introduces new filters and backgrounds for video calls
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has announced exciting new features for WhatsApp to enhance the personalization of video calls with filters and backgrounds. Following the introduction of voice chat mode and image editing features, these new features aim to make video calls more engaging.
WhatApp’s latest beta update for Android (2.24.16.7) brings facial filters and interactive effects to add a personal touch to their video chats. The update comes with ten different filters, such as Warm, Cool, and Vintage TV. Users can choose one that matches their mood or the vibe of their conversation.
In addition, a background editing tool lets people blur their surroundings or choose from various default backgrounds, like a lively city skyline or a peaceful beach sunset. The update also includes helpful features like Touch Up for a smoother appearance and Low Light tool for better visibility.
To use these features, simply tap the effects icon in the top right corner during a video call, allowing for quick changes to backgrounds and filters.
Zuckerberg has recently shared screenshots showing off these new options, highlighting how easy it is for users to personalize their video calls. These new options make conversations with friends, family, or colleagues more enjoyable.
Currently, these features are available to some users who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS. More users can expect to see these features rolling out in the coming weeks.