WhatsApp will facilitate migrations between iOS and Android thanks to its future backup system

Author: Hervé AhantoPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: International

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WhatsApp will facilitate migrations between iOS and Android thanks to its future backup system

WhatsApp is testing a new in-house backup system that would allow transferring chat history between iOS and Android, bypassing iCloud or Google Drive. The feature, spotted by WABetaInfo, offers proprietary storage with automatic end-to-end encryption. The free tier would be limited to 2 GB, with paid options at $0.99 for 50 GB and a 1 TB tier. Deployment timeline is unclear.

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