WhatsApp Updates iOS App with Multi-Account Support

WhatsApp has rolled out a significant update to its iPhone app, introducing multi-account support, enhanced storage management, seamless cross-platform chat transfers, and new artificial intelligence tools for photo editing and message drafting. The features, announced by Meta on March 26, aim to streamline user experience across personal and professional communications and are being deployed globally in phases, with availability expected for all users in the coming weeks.

The most notable addition for iOS users is the ability to manage two WhatsApp accounts on a single device, a capability long available on Android. This allows individuals to separate work and personal chats without logging in and out or using multiple phones. To set it up, users need a second phone number and can add the account through the settings menu, with the active profile photo displayed in the bottom navigation bar for easy switching. Officials at Meta described the update as a way to help users "juggle work and personal" communications more effectively.

Complementing this is an improved chat history transfer process, now supporting moves from iOS to Android devices via a local Wi-Fi connection....