WhatsApp has previously explored its own cloud backup service as an alternative to Google Drive, with potential free and paid storage tiers, though no official announcement has been made.

This effort aligns with Google's June update that added a system-level backup control, allowing Android users to manage WhatsApp backups from device settings, with WhatsApp potentially integrating via shortcuts to Drive storage and backup settings.

Meta is also developing a scheduled messages feature for WhatsApp, enabling users to set future delivery times for texts and reminders.

WhatsApp is developing an in-app Android backup management feature to give users clearer visibility and control over chat backups and storage usage.

The new system would allow users to view existing backups, delete old or duplicate files, and free up storage space, echoing Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos’ AI-powered features.

WhatsApp and Google are testing a new Android backup manager to streamline chat backup management and free up cloud storage.

The in-app backup management tools are still under development, and there is no confirmed timeline for their public release.

Currently, Android chat backups are stored on Google Drive and can be backed up manually or via automated schedules, with restoration requiring the same phone number and Google account.

The backup manager would enable users to review, delete, and organize chat backups directly from device settings.

Google’s policy change in early 2024 ended unlimited free storage for WhatsApp, reducing cloud storage to 15GB and underscoring the need for better backup management.