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4 clusters · 22 sources · 27 days · First seen 27 days ago · Last updated about 9 hours ago

Categories: TECHNOLOGY

WhatsApp storage cleanup updates

Entities: Starred messages · Meta Platforms · Android (operating system) · WABetaInfo · Android

Overview

WhatsApp continues to expand its built‑in storage‑management features. The Android beta tool, version 2.26.30.4, now includes entry points on the channel information screen and in the Updates tab, allowing users to filter by media type and select multiple channels for batch deletion of photos, videos, stickers and voice notes. Starred updates are excluded unless the user explicitly removes them. The rollout remains limited to a small group of Android beta testers in China, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Germany, and the United States, with a gradual expansion planned. No iOS version has been announced and the feature is not yet available to all users.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 10 SOURCES] WhatsApp is testing a storage cleanup tool for channel media in Android beta version 2.26.30.4. (WhatsApp)
[● 10 SOURCES] The tool is available to a limited set of Android beta testers via the Google Play Store. (WhatsApp)
[● 10 SOURCES] The tool provides two access points: the channel information screen and the Updates tab. (WhatsApp)
[● 10 SOURCES] Users can filter and delete photos, videos, stickers and voice notes per channel. (WhatsApp)
[● 10 SOURCES] The tool allows selecting multiple channels for batch deletion of media files. (WhatsApp)
[● 10 SOURCES] Starred messages are excluded from automatic deletion unless the user explicitly selects them. (WhatsApp)
[● 10 SOURCES] The storage‑cleanup feature is not yet available on iOS devices. (WhatsApp)

Timeline

about 9 hours ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
WhatsApp launches Android beta storage‑cleanup tool for channel media
WhatsApp’s Android beta adds a storage‑cleanup tool for channel media, offering two access points, multi‑channel batch deletion and protection for starred items; iOS release is pending.
6 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
WhatsApp rolls out disappearing messages and storage tools to free phone memory
WhatsApp adds disappearing messages (24h/7d/90d) and a storage manager that lets users delete large media files, freeing phone memory while preserving chat history.
7 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
How to Transfer Photos and Free Cloud Space
Guide to moving smartphone photos to a PC via USB and freeing cloud storage by cleaning hidden backups, WhatsApp media, email attachments, and managing the DCIM folder.
27 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
WhatsApp storage tool helps users free phone memory
WhatsApp’s storage manager lets users review and delete media files, freeing memory and improving phone performance.

Sources

adsventure.de · aifen.fr · android-mt.ouest-france.fr · archyworldys.com · bright.nl · chiccheinformatiche.com · dailyguardian.ae · digitaltrends.com · it-boltwise.de · latestly.com · m.winfuture.de · mobility.smartworld.it · oantagonista.uol.com.br · phonetoday.it · revistaepoca.globo.com · rionegro.com.ar · servicesmobiles.fr · stadt-bremerhaven.de · tech.everyeye.it · technologyreview.de · vlv.hu · world-today-journal.com

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