WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is developing a new chat backup feature that will serve as an alternative to iCloud backups for iPhone users. This functionality was discovered in the latest TestFlight build of the WhatsApp application, suggesting a move towards more integrated and potentially encrypted backup solutions for user data. AI
IMPACT This development may offer users more control over their chat data and potentially reduce reliance on cloud storage providers like iCloud for backups.
RANK_REASON Discovery of a new feature in a beta build of a widely used application.
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