WhatsApp Introduces New Storage Management Updates in 2025

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has rolled out major updates at the beginning of 2025 aimed at making it easier for users to manage storage on their phones. One of the key updates allows users to clean up media and files in each chat individually without deleting the entire text conversation.

Updated Feature for Deleting Messages

WhatsApp is testing a new, updated chat-cleaning tool for iPhone users, enabling more efficient deletion of messages and media with multiple options.

Greater Control Over What Is Deleted

The updated version provides more control over what gets deleted, helping balance storage optimization with the need to retain important shared files.

When a user chooses to delete a chat on iOS, the app now shows a confirmation screen where different elements can be selected to keep or delete, including:

• Photos and videos

• Starred messages

This gives users more flexibility in managing their chats.

Rollout Schedule

The enhanced feature will be gradually released to iPhone users who have installed the WhatsApp beta update.

WhatsApp continues to introduce such updates periodically to improve user experience and attract more users worldwide.