WhatsApp is developing new features to enhance user control over linked devices and chat storage. A new 'Peripherals' section in the Linked Devices menu will display connected accessories like the Apple Watch, showing their last active time for improved account safety. This update aims to increase transparency, especially following the release of a standalone Apple Watch app. While users can see linked devices, unlinking an Apple Watch currently requires removing the app from the watch itself. The platform is also refining chat storage management with a simpler interface for clearing messages.