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Latest WhatsApp Updates Will Delight iPhone Users - See What's New

WhatsApp enables iPhone users to run two accounts and transfer chats via Wi-Fi while adding AI-powered photo editing and emoji-to-sticker suggestions.

  • On March 26, WhatsApp announced multi-account support for iPhone, allowing users to manage two accounts on one device without signing out. A profile photo indicator shows which account is active.
  • Android users have enjoyed dual-account functionality for three years, and this update brings iPhone to feature parity with that platform. The delay reflects WhatsApp's staggered rollout strategy across operating systems.
  • Meta also introduced AI-powered features including Writing Help, which drafts replies based on conversation context using local processing. Photo editing tools allow users to remove objects or change backgrounds before sending.
  • Chat Transfer now enables cross-platform migration between iPhone and Android via wifi, while a new Manage Storage option lets users delete media files in bulk within individual chats. Both streamline device switching and storage cleanup.
  • WhatsApp confirmed that all features are rolling out now and will reach all users soon, with AI tools using local processing to keep conversations private. The staggered rollout means availability may vary initially.
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BleepingComputer broke the news in on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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