Latest Technology News: WhatsApp launches a new update for iPhone users: chat transfer

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 24, 2023 11:22 IST

By Divya Bhati: WhatsApp has released a new update for iPhone users, improving the appearance and security of the platform. The company added the long-awaited “Forward Chats” feature, as well as “silence unknown callers” and more. All of these new features are rolling out to everyone. However, since the platform is gradually rolling out new updates, it will take some time for the update to reach all WhatsApp iPhone users.”

WhatsApp releases version 23.14.79 of the app on iOS. The new update includes significant changes to improve user experience and security. Here is the list of all the updates available in the latest WhatsApp for iOS update.

Transfer chats

WhatsApp now allows iOS users to natively transfer chat history, including messages, media, and settings, from an old iPhone to a new iPhone. The new update now eliminates users’ reliance on iCloud or local backup to transfer WhatsApp chat history. This feature is available for all WhatsApp users on iOS 15 and later.

Redesigned sticker tray

WhatsApp has also redesigned the sticker tray with a new layout that makes it easier for users to find and send stickers. Users can now also search for stickers by keyword by typing much the same.

Biggest Avatar Sticker Set

WhatsApp has also added a bigger set of new Avatar stickers, including new expressions and poses. Users can create their own Avatar sticker by pressing the “+” button in the sticker tray. WhatsApp also allows users to create their personalized avatar by clicking on a selfie and turning that selfie into a sticker.

Video calls in landscape mode

WhatsApp now allows users to use WhatsApp video calls in landscape mode. This feature will be useful for users who are on a video call with their family and want to talk to multiple people at once in a single image.

Silence unknown callers

WhatsApp iOS users can now also silence unknown callers to avoid unwanted calls. This feature is especially useful for ignoring fraudulent calls, especially when online scam cases are increasing in India. To silence unknown callers on WhatsApp, users can go to Settings > Privacy > Calls and enable “Silencing unknown callers”.

Notably, all these new features for iPhone users are available with the latest update of WhatsApp for iOS. To get the new update, open the App Store, go to WhatsApp and tap on the “Updates” tab. If the update is available, you will see it listed here. Tap “Update” to install the latest version of WhatsApp.



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