For die-hard WhatsApp fans, Android 12 makes itself a must-have OS

A few months ago, Samsung announced that its Galaxy Z devices can transfer your entire WhatsApp chat history and media from an old iPhone just via a wire. Now, Google has baked in this feature for its Pixel 6 devices and going forward, it will be rolled out to everyone. With the Android 12 update, all Android devices can copy an entire WhatsApp chat history and media from an iPhone — something that was considered impossible months ago.

The transfer process is similar to the one Samsung demonstrated at its Galaxy Z Flip 3/ Fold 3 launch event. You will need to connect both devices via a USB-C to Lightning cable and wait for the magic to happen. You will need to scan a code and wait for the transfer to complete. Once done, your WhatsApp will be restored to your new Android phone.