WhatsApp Testing Encrypted Cloud Backup on Android, But It Comes With a Big Caveat

Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working on its own technology to independently encrypt users’ backups in the cloud. According to a report in WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp encrypted cloud system has been enabled for Android users running version 2.21.15.5 on their smartphones. For those who still want to try out the new encrypted cloud backup on their Android phones, can get in the best test group or wait for the feature to be rolled out to all users. WhatsApp is also testing a version of the software that works across multiple devices, maintaining end-to-end encryption whether or not users have a phone involved.