WhatsApp
has rolled out an update to its Android app which will let you backup
your WhatsApp conversations to Google Drive. This feature will be
available in the latest update with version number 2.12.45 for Android.
This version can be downloaded from the company’s official website.
Recently company CEO Jan Koum also announced on his Facebook page that
WhatsApp has reached 800 million monthly active users.
With
the new update, you will need to select the option to take a backup to
Google Drive in the chat ‘Settings’ tab. You will naturally have to
connect your Gmail account associated with Drive to the WhatsApp
account.
WhatsApp
already has the offline conversation backup feature but with the online
conversation backup, your WhatsApp chats will show up in Google Drive
whenever you take a backup while being connected. This will make backing
up comparatively speedier.
This
update is not available on iOS or Windows Phone platform yet. Also you
will not find it on Google Play Store as well, at the moment.
Backing up conversations has been an oft-requested feature on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp has also released the Material Design for Android smartphones. It is currently available only on an apk file.
The
new Material Design overhaul brings a refined look. Though the general
layout is same, it now has a refreshing colour scheme – a deep green
title bar that blends seamlessly into the three tabs for calls, chats
and contacts. The chat window comes with new buttons to record voice
messages, and also made available in attachment option pop-up.
During
group chats, one will find a cleaner layout and a larger cover image.
One will also find some cosmetic changes made to the media selection
screen.
Posted by : Gizmeon
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