WhatsApp adds iPhone-to-Android Chat Transfer, Dual Accounts, and AI tools for iOS

Meta has announced a new set of updates for WhatsApp, introducing features focused on chat management, device switching, and AI-powered usability improvements. The rollout includes storage cleanup tools, iPhone-to-Android chat transfer, dual account support on iOS, and new AI features.

Storage Management & Media Cleanup

WhatsApp now allows users to manage storage directly within chats.

• Users can access Manage Storage inside a chat to view large files
• Media can be deleted selectively without removing entire conversations
• Helps free up space while keeping chat history intact

WhatsApp iPhone to Android Chat Transfer

WhatsApp has introduced secure cross-platform chat transfer with end-to-end encryption.

What can be transferred

• Account info, chats (individual & group), communities
• Channels updates, chat & call history
• Media and settings

What cannot be transferred

• Display name and status updates
• Channel media
• Peer-to-peer payment messages

Key requirements

• Android 10 or above
• Same phone number on both devices
• Latest WhatsApp version on both devices
• Stable Wi-Fi connection

The transfer works via local Wi-Fi using QR code pairing, ensuring data is not uploaded to the cloud.

Dual account support on iOS

WhatsApp is now enabling two accounts on a single iPhone, allowing users to switch between accounts without needing multiple devices.

• A profile indicator shows the active account
• Seamless switching within the app

New AI-powered features

Sticker suggestions

• Stickers are suggested automatically while typing emojis
• Makes chats more expressive and faster

Meta AI photo editing

• Users can edit photos directly in chat
• Remove objects, change backgrounds, and apply styles
• Availability may vary

AI Writing Help

• Suggests replies based on conversation context
• Supports different tones like: Professional, Friendly, Humorous
• WhatsApp says message processing remains private

Availability

WhatsApp confirmed that these features are being rolled out gradually and will be available to all users in the coming weeks.