WhatsApp to enable chat history transfers between iOS and Android

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced an upcoming feature that will allow users to transfer chat histories between iOS to Android, effectively relieving a major pain point for users attempting to switch platforms.

Announced at Samsung's Unpacked event that saw the unveiling of new handsets, watches and accessories, the WhatsApp feature imports full chat histories from one operating system to another and includes support for photos and voice memos.As noted by Engadget, WhatsApp said the implementation was difficult because the messaging service is end-to-end encrypted and stores histories locally. According to the company, the system requires "additional work" from all parties involved, including OS developers and hardware manufacturers.

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