Instant messaging app, WhatsApp will quickly let customers migrate their chat historical past from Android to Apple iOS gadgets. The firm first launched the in October, which allowed iOS customers to switch their chats to Samsung and Google Pixel gadgets, and is trying to develop to extra.
As reported by WABetaInfo, the corporate is engaged on a ‘transfer chats to iOS’ characteristic, that asks for permission earlier than importing chat historical past. Unfortunately, going by the shared screenshots, it looks as if customers will solely get one shot at beginning the migration course of. Skipping the step is not going to present you the immediate once more.
WhatsApp chat switch immediate. (Image credit score: WABetaInfo)
To achieve this, one may need to obtain the ‘Move to iOS’ app, which permits for safe switch of content material comparable to contacts, message historical past, pictures, and e-mail accounts. Once you select emigrate knowledge, the app creates a personal Wi-Fi community and searches for close by Android gadgets. Select the one that’s yours, enter a safety code, and the switch course of begins. Users will even need to maintain their telephones and app unlocked through the session.
In a tweet, WABetaInfo had beforehand famous that iOS to Android switch is imminent, albeit just for these operating on the most recent Android 12 model. This was additional confirmed by Will Cathcart, Head of WhatsApp, who introduced that the characteristic is coming to each telephone ecosystems quickly.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is planning to introduce new enhancing options that permit customers to draw on pictures earlier than sending them out. Users will quickly be capable to decide between three pencil sizes and kinds. A blur characteristic can also be on its method, which might be useful when sending out screenshots with delicate knowledge.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
