New Delhi, October 11
WhatsApp users will no more have to
worry about memory storage capacity of their smartphones as it has announced a
back-up feature for Android platform that will help store chats and multimedia
content in Google Drive.
“...you don't want your memories
stuck on your phone. (What if something happens?!) So starting today, WhatsApp
for Android lets you create a private backup of your chat history, voice
messages, photos and videos in Google Drive. And once you do, you can restore
everything on a new device with just a couple of taps," Google Drive
Director of Product Management Scott Johnston said in his blog.
"The new backup feature is
rolling out over in the next few months, so keep an eye on your WhatsApp
settings to see if it's available," Johnston said.
WhatsApp website also shared similar
information.
"You can back up your messages
and media to Google Drive so that if you lose your phone or switch to another
Android phone, your chats are safe," the instant messenger portal said.
The feature will come in a new
update for existing Android users. After updating their WhatsApp application,
they can go to setting option in the application, select 'Chats and Calls'
option and opt for frequency -- daily, weekly, monthly or never -- for saving
their data.
However, this update at present is
not available in WhatsApp application for Android users in India.
WhatsApp did not respond to the
query sent regarding the date when this feature will be available for Indian
users.
The mobile instant messenger
reported to have over 70 million monthly active users in India till November
2014.
In September 2015, the company
disclosed that it has 900 million active users globally. — PTI
