References found in the latest TestFlight build of WhatsApp indicate that Meta is working on bringing an alternative to iCloud backups for iPhone users. Here are the details.
WhatsApp working on its own backup service
As spotted by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, offering an alternative to iCloud.
The feature is not yet available to WhatsApp‘s TestFlight users, but WABetaInfo was able to activate an interface that lets users choose between iCloud and WhatsApp’s own cloud service for backups. The interface promises 2GB of free storage, while the report says paid plans could offer up to 1TB.
The report also notes that while users can choose whether they want their WhatsApp backups in iCloud to be end-to-end encrypted, that will be the default for WhatsApp’s first-party backup system.
