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WhatsApp Refines Channel Migration Tool
WhatsApp updates Android channel migration with smart suggestions for chat placement.
In brief
WhatsApp updates Android channel migration with smart suggestions for chat placement. WhatsApp is refining its channel migration tool on Android to let users choose where to place followed channels via smart suggestions. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp refines channel migration tool
WhatsApp is working on improving the feature that lets users migrate channels to the Chats tab.
Smart suggestions for channel placement
WhatsApp will suggest active channels for the chat list and rarely interacted channels for the archive.
User override options
Users can accept all suggestions by tapping 'Move now' or adjust individual channel placement before confirming.
Three channel placement options
Users can keep channels visible in chat list, move to archive folder, or unfollow channels from this screen.
Migration simplifies channel management
Smart suggestions help users decide where to place channels based on usage, saving time for those with many followed channels.
Updates tab replaced by contacts tab
After migration, WhatsApp will replace the Updates tab with the new Contacts tab showing online status and contacts.
The short version
WhatsApp is refining its channel migration tool on Android to let users choose where to place followed channels via smart suggestions.
