WhatsApp rolls out more AI features, iOS multi-account support

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WhatsApp rolls out more AI features, iOS multi-account support

By Sergiu Gatlan

March 26, 2026
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WhatsApp is rolling out multiple features designed to make the app easier to use, including AI-powered message replies and photo retouching, support for two accounts on iOS, and chat history transfer between iOS and Android devices.
Meta said that after the new updates, users will be able to touch up images in the chat before sharing them with contacts or in groups using Meta AI.
The Writing Help feature enables users to quickly draft a response based on the active conversation, with Meta saying it uses Private Processing to ensure messages are completely private.
"Writing Help is built on top of Private Processing technology, which allows you to leverage Meta AI to generate a response without Meta or WhatsApp ever reading your message or the suggested re-writes," Meta states.
The company says WhatsApp now also helps find large media files in any chat, quickly freeing up space without deleting entire conversations.
Additionally, WhatsApp allows two WhatsApp accounts to be logged in at the same time on iOS (an option that was already available on Android devices), and its chat transfer feature now supports moving message history from iOS to Android (including individual and group chats, call history, channel and community history, and more).
"Now, with just a few taps, your conversations, photos, and videos easily come with you no matter what device you're using," Meta said.

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Earlier this month, WhatsApp also introduced parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, a feature that allows parents to decide who can contact them and which groups they can join.
Meta also introduced new WhatsApp anti-scam protections that warn users when behavioral signals suggest an incoming device-linking request may be fraudulent.
These scam defenses were added soon after the Dutch intelligence agencies warned that Russian state-backed hackers had been targeting Dutch government employees in phishing attacks aimed at their Signal and WhatsApp accounts.
In January, Meta also began rolling out a new WhatsApp lockdown security feature designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated threats, including, but not limited to, spyware attacks.

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WhatsApp has recently implemented a suite of enhanced features designed to improve user experience and bolster security, primarily focusing on iOS devices. Meta, the parent company, has prioritized several key updates, including AI-powered assistance, multi-account support, and streamlined data transfer capabilities. A core element of these updates is the integration of Meta AI, specifically through the “Writing Help” feature. This feature allows users to rapidly generate draft responses within a chat conversation, leveraging Private Processing technology to maintain message privacy, as Meta states, “without Meta or WhatsApp ever reading your message or the suggested re-writes.”

Beyond immediate messaging enhancements, WhatsApp has introduced functionality to manage large media files, facilitating efficient space clearing without data loss. Furthermore, a significant update addresses cross-platform compatibility, enabling two WhatsApp accounts to be logged into simultaneously on iOS, a capability previously available on Android. The chat history transfer feature has also been expanded to encompass a wider range of data, including individual and group chats, call history, channel, and community history. This allows users to seamlessly migrate conversations and associated data from iOS to Android devices with a simple few-tap process.

Meta’s security focus has been reinforced with the rollout of new anti-scam protections that flag potentially fraudulent device-linking requests based on behavioral patterns. This follows warnings from Dutch intelligence agencies regarding targeted phishing attacks against government employees, specifically targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts. In addition, a new “lockdown” security feature has been introduced, designed to safeguard high-risk individuals, such as journalists and public figures, from sophisticated threats including spyware attacks.

Alongside these core feature releases, Meta has continued its efforts to mitigate scams and protect users. Earlier this month, parent-managed accounts were introduced for pre-teens, granting parents greater control over their children’s account settings and interactions. These protective measures are a direct response to ongoing threats, exemplified by the investigation into a backdoored PyPI package that sought to steal user credentials and authentication tokens, and other security vulnerabilities, such as the Coruna iOS exploit framework linked to Triangulation attacks. The company continues to adapt its offerings in response to evolving threats, as evidenced by ongoing efforts to combat communication blackouts initiated by Russia. This layered approach to security, combined with the user-friendly interface enhancements, represents a concerted effort by WhatsApp to maintain its position as a leading instant messaging platform.