WhatsApp finally released end-to-end encrypted backups feature
WhatsApp comes with end-to-end encryption for an excellent messaging app. The support began to be released to everyone in 2016, enabling users to have peace of mind that WhatsApp cannot intercept and read their messages from the encrypted end of the sender and can be removed until it reaches the recipient.
WhatsApp has been working on end-to-end backups for over a year now. The feature was released to beta testers earlier this year in July and is now finally being released on a stable channel.
Recently, WhatsApp announced that the last end-to-end encrypted backups feature has started coming out with the latest WhatsApp updates for iOS and Android. With this new feature, you will now be able to back up your chat backups with a unique password or 64-digit encryption key.
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End-to-end encrypted backup on WhatsApp uses a completely new end-to-end encryption system that works across iOS and Android. The system encrypts chat backups with a unique, random key. You can save the key manually or by a password.
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If you choose to back up the password, you will get the option to access the Hardware-security-module-based Backup Key Vault to retrieve the encryption key and remove the backup encryption. The vault forces password verification attempts, and if you enter the wrong password a few times, make the key permanently inaccessible. This prevents violent attacks.
If you enter the correct password, Backup Key Vault confirms it. After confirmation, it sends the encryption key to the WhatsApp client. With the key in hand, the WhatsApp client can encrypt backups, giving you access to your conversations.
In case you are using a 64-digit encryption key, you will need to save it manually and enter the key to access your chat backup. In any case, WhatsApp or your backup service provider (Google Drive or iCloud) will be able to read your backups or access the key needed to unlock them.
To use end-to-end encrypted backups:
- Open WhatsApp settings.
- Navigate to Chats.
- Chat Backups.
- End-to-End Encrypted Backup.
- Tap on continue and follow the prompts to create a password or key.
Finally, tap done and wait for WhatsApp to prepare your end-to-end encrypted backup.
WhatsApp is enhancing user engagement with a new feature that prompts users to invite their contacts to join the messaging platform. This feature appears as a banner at the top of the chat list and is part of a targeted campaign to increase the app’s user base.
It is currently available to a select group of users who have installed the latest WhatsApp updates on iOS and Android devices. The banner aims to remind users to encourage their friends and family to use WhatsApp.
This approach is especially useful in countries where WhatsApp users are less, as it serves as a visible and convenient prompt for users to invite more people to the platform. By highlighting the advantages of new features and a unified chat experience, WhatsApp is looking to attract more users and maintain its position as a leading messaging service.
The feature is expected to be rolled out more widely in the coming weeks. This new move indicates that WhatsApp wants to keep users informed and connected, using the visibility of in-app notifications.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update for Android devices, which brings a redesigned drawing tool. Users can identify the latest beta update through version 2.24.9.6, available on Google Play Store
The fresh beta update shows a new design that relocates the brush and color selection tools to the bottom of the screen. This change is particularly beneficial for larger screens, where reaching the top of the screen can be inconvenient.
Additionally, WhatsApp plans to expand color choices with a palette of 24 default colors, making it easier for users to choose and apply colors quickly. By placing the drawing tool in an easy-to-access place, WhatsApp will allow users to focus less on navigating the interface and more on their creativity.
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As the update is still in development, more details will be provided once available. Aside from this, WhatsApp is also preparing to release Contacts Suggestion features, revamped Status Updates tray, locked chats for linked devices, and more.
WhatsApp introduces Contacts Suggestion feature to start chatting with new contacts
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WhatsApp is improving its messaging service by bringing a new feature “Contacts Suggestion” in the latest beta version 2.24.9.5, which suggests new contacts for users to message. This feature enhances engagement by recommending new people for users to connect with, directly from their address book.
The latest beta update of WhatsApp adds a section “Start Chatting” at the bottom of the chats list where users can find suggestions for new conversations. This is mainly useful for those who have not yet interacted with specific contacts, as it encourages the start of new conversations.
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Initially spotted in a previous beta 2.24.7.23, the Contacts Suggestion feature of WhatsApp is now accessible to beta testers. This feature aims to enhance the user experience by recommending contacts from the user’s address book that they have never messaged before.
This feature is especially beneficial for new users, who will see these suggestions when they first register with WhatsApp, simplifying the establishment of new connections from the outset. This feature will be available to more users in the coming weeks.
