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WhatsApp Is Creating Its Own Cloud Backup Alternative for iPhone Users
The feature would offer 2GB free storage and a $0.99 monthly 50GB plan, with backups encrypted by default.
- According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a native cloud storage option for chat backups on Android and mobile devices, offering users an alternative to Google Drive for the first time.
- Reports suggest the service will include 2GB of free storage and a 50GB subscription tier priced at around $0.99 per month, mirroring Apple's entry-level plan.
- Backups on the new servers will utilize end-to-end encryption by default, offering stronger security than current options requiring users to manually enable Advanced Data Protection .
- To secure these backups, the app is expected to recommend using a passkey, password, or a 64-digit encryption key, though other existing options are expected to remain the default.
- Code discovered in recent TestFlight beta releases indicates the feature is under development, though WhatsApp has not yet announced a timeline for official public rollout.
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WhatsApp is developing a new cloud storage system that will allow users to save conversation backups directly to the platform's servers, no longer relying exclusively on iCloud...
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WhatsApp will have its own alternative for backups, it is still being developed and this is what it will look like
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