WhatsApp is found to have started allowing its beta testers on Android and iOS to enable end-to-end encrypted cloud backups. The update was announced last month. Separately, WhatsApp is found to be developing a redesigned contact info section for Android users.
WhatsApp was recently spotted testing end-to-end encrypted cloud backups. The change is rolling out to beta testers on both Android and iOS platforms, according to a report. WhatsApp’s new update aims to protect backups stored on Google Drive and iCloud by giving users the option to encrypt them. The process adds an additional layer of security to message history and media files stored in WhatsApp backups. The instant messaging app was also separately spotted redesigning the contact info section of the app on Android that may soon be available to beta testers. WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp beta versions, has reported that the Facebook-owned messaging app has started testing end-to-end encrypted cloud backups for iPhone users through WhatsApp for iOS beta version 2.21.200.14. WhatsApp is also said to have started rolling out the end-to-end encrypted backup option for select beta testers via WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.
