WhatsApp is introducing several new features on iOS and Android, including AI-assisted message drafting, AI-powered photo retouching before sending, support for dual accounts on iOS, and the option to transfer full chat history from iOS to Android. Meta announced these updates but did not specify a timeline for their rollout.
AI Writing Assistance And Photo Retouching In WhatsApp
The Writing Help feature offers suggested responses based on the current conversation. Meta explains that this feature operates using Private Processing technology, a system that enables Meta AI to generate replies without reading the message content or the suggested rewrites. Additionally, WhatsApp now allows users to retouch images with Meta AI before sharing them in chats or groups.
Meta has not specified which retouching options are available or indicated whether the images are sent to Meta’s servers before delivery. Both features depend on Meta AI and share the same underlying infrastructure, although Meta highlights Private Processing as the privacy boundary specifically for Writing Help.
New Cross?Platform And Multi?Account Features In WhatsApp
WhatsApp now supports running two accounts simultaneously on iOS. This feature has been available on Android for some time. The iOS version works similarly to Android, letting users switch between accounts within the same app without needing to log out.
WhatsApp now supports transferring chat history between iOS and Android devices. This feature includes individual and group chats, call history, channel history, and community history. Previously, cross-platform transfer options were limited depending on the platform combination. Meta describes the process as simple to complete with just a few taps, but specific instructions for starting the transfer haven’t been included in the announcement.
Storage And Security Updates In WhatsApp
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that helps users locate large media files within individual chats. The aim is to assist users in freeing up storage space on their devices without the need to delete entire conversations. Meta has not provided details on the minimum file size that qualifies or whether the tool displays results from all chats at once or requires navigating each chat separately.
Recent updates to WhatsApp have introduced several security-focused features. In March, the platform launched parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control who can contact their children and which groups they can join. Meta also added scam detection that warns users when behavioral signals suggest a potentially fraudulent device-linking request.
In January, Meta started rolling out an advanced lockdown mode for WhatsApp, specifically designed for journalists, public figures, and others at higher risk of targeted threats, including spyware.
Meta has not announced a specific date when all these features will be available to all users.
