Apple iPhone users get a new shortcut on WhatsApp: Know what the feature does

The new WhatsApp shortcuts are included in the most recent version, which users may obtain via the Apple App Store.

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Apple iPhone owners will now be able to converse with their WhatsApp contacts more quickly, thanks to the messaging platform's new iOS shortcut. The new WhatsApp shortcuts are included in the most recent version, which users may obtain via the Apple App Store.

The new WhatsApp shortcuts enable group managers to swiftly complete a job for another group user. Because WhatsApp now enables groups with up to 1024 users, the new shortcuts will allow administrators to manage and interact privately with specific members.

How To Move Your WhatsApp Data From Android To iPhone
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If you've bought a new iPhone recently and are now moving from Android to iOS, then you must be worried about losing your WhatsApp data.

If you've bought a new iPhone recently and are now moving from Android to iOS, then you must be worried about losing your WhatsApp data.

If you've bought a new iPhone recently and are now moving from Android to iOS, then you must be worried about losing your WhatsApp data.

If you've bought a new iPhone recently and are now moving from Android to iOS, then you must be worried about losing your WhatsApp data.

Well, you don't have to sweat over losing your chats and data stored on WhatsApp app in your older device as you can easily migrate your account information from Android phone to iPhone.

Well, you don't have to sweat over losing your chats and data stored on WhatsApp app in your older device as you can easily migrate your account information from Android phone to iPhone.

In order to move your WhatsApp data, make sure your Android device is updated to Android OS Lollipop, SDK, or Android 5 or above. Meanwhile on your Apple device, make sure your iPhone is updated with iOS 15.5 or above.

In order to move your WhatsApp data, make sure your Android device is updated to Android OS Lollipop, SDK, or Android 5 or above. Meanwhile on your Apple device, make sure your iPhone is updated with..
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It's important that you have the latest updated version of WhatsApp on both the phones and also make sure to use the same phone number as your old phone on your new device. Your iPhone needs to be factory new or reset to factory settings in order to move the date from your Android phone.

It's important that you have the latest updated version of WhatsApp on both the phones and also make sure to use the same phone number as your old phone on your new device. Your iPhone needs to be fa..
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First thing you need to do on your iPhone is download the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android smartphone and follow the on-screen prompts. You will see a code on your iPhone, enter that code on your Android device.

First thing you need to do on your iPhone is download the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android smartphone and follow the on-screen prompts. You will see a code on your iPhone, enter that code on your An..
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After you have entered the code, you will see prompts on your screen. Follow those. Select WhatsApp on the Transfer Data screen. Now click on ‘Start’ on your Android device, and wait for WhatsApp to prepare the data for export.

After you have entered the code, you will see prompts on your screen. Follow those. Select WhatsApp on the Transfer Data screen. Now click on ‘Start’ on your Android device, and wait for WhatsApp to ..
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Once the data is prepared, you’ll be signed out from your Android phone. Now click on ‘Next’ to return to the Move to iOS app. Click on ‘Continue’ to transfer your data from Android phone to your iPhone device. You’ll need to wait for Move to iOS to confirm the transfer of data is complete.

Once the data is prepared, you’ll be signed out from your Android phone. Now click on ‘Next’ to return to the Move to iOS app. Click on ‘Continue’ to transfer your data from Android phone to your iPh..
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Once the transfer is complete, you need to install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store on your iPhone. Now open the Meta-owned app on your phone and log in using the same phone number that you used on your old device.

Once the transfer is complete, you need to install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store on your iPhone. Now open the Meta-owned app on your phone and log in using the same phone number t..
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Now click on ‘Start’ when prompted, and allow the process to complete. Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your old WhatsApp chats waiting for you on your new Apple device.

Now click on ‘Start’ when prompted, and allow the process to complete. Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your old WhatsApp chats waiting for you on your new Apple device.



When a person joins or quits the group after the update, their phone number will be marked in the group event. The highlighted number will be readily interacted with. Apple iPhone users may use the new shortcuts by tapping and holding on the highlighted number. Group administrators will see shortcuts such as Chat, Call, and Add to contacts. The tool would enable administrators to better manage huge groups and discover or contact particular participants.

If the user is an administrator of a WhatsApp group, they may use the new shortcuts by updating their app through the Apple App Store. WhatsApp has been on a roll with features aimed at improving the group experience over the last several months.

A few months ago, WhatsApp also made the Communities feature available to the public. For those who are unfamiliar, WhatApp Communities enable users to consolidate many WhatsApp groups under a single roof. This enables users to manage and communicate with several groups at the same time.
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