WhatsApp now lets you transfer chats between iPhones without iCloud
What's the story
Want to move your WhatsApp account and data to a new iPhone but don't want to use iCloud? Well, that is now possible. There is a new chat transfer feature that lets you move your chats to a new device with just a few steps. The latest functionality is a part of the latest iOS update for WhatsApp carrying version number 23.14.79.
Chat transfer
Here's how to transfer chat history to your new iPhone
Download WhatsApp on your new phone and register using the contact number linked to your current WhatsApp account. Now, using your old handset, head to Settings>Chats>Transfer Chats to iPhone. Now, scan the QR code displayed on the new device and your chats will be transferred. The chat transfer feature is only accessible if you have installed the latest update from the App Store.
Advantages
The new feature makes it easy to transfer WhatsApp history
Arguably, the best part about the chat transfer feature is that you do not have to rely on iCloud backup to shift your WhatsApp history from an old device to a new one. Along with being easy to use, the new functionality also saves you from the hassle of buying additional iCloud storage in case you have exhausted the free 5GB limit.
Other features
The update also brings landscape mode for video calls
In addition, the latest iOS update brings another feature: landscape mode for video calls. It provides a more expansive window while you are on video calls, allowing you to see more participants on the call screen as opposed to the limited view that portrait mode provides. The official changelog also mentions the option to silence unknown callers.
Information
The features are currently being rolled out
The aforementioned features are a part of the WhatsApp update carrying version, 23.14.79. If you have not been able to access the functionalities, you will be able to do so in the coming days.