According to feedback from netizens,The iOS and Windows versions of WeChat Input Method are currently testing the new "air transfer" function to further enhance cross-device file transfer capabilities.According to reports, the original cross-device paste and synchronization function has been renamed "cross-device paste and transfer", and on this basis, "air transfer" has been added.
Before update
The new feature not only supports fast transfer of pictures and files between multiple devices, but also supports face-to-face transfer in seconds.More flexible usage.
After update
After entering the "Air Transfer" interface, users can either select associated devices to send files, or directly transfer files to other users, achieving a more convenient cross-device and near-field sharing experience.
Looking back, WeChat Input Method was first launched on Android and iOS platforms in the form of "WeChat Keyboard 1.0.0" in December 2022. It was then officially renamed WeChat Input Method in June 2023 and continues to undergo version iterations.
In December 2025, the iOS version of WeChat Input Method will receive a major version 3.0 update, which focuses on upgrading voice input capabilities, introducing more advanced large model technology, and significantly improving recognition accuracy and input speed.
It is worth mentioning that Zhang Xiaolong, senior vice president of Tencent and president of WeChat Business Group, once said,The team’s purpose in launching the WeChat input method is not to compete with other input method applications for the market, but to better protect user privacy.
Overall, with the addition of "air transfer" and other functions, the WeChat input method is gradually extending from a single input tool to a cross-device collaboration and lightweight file transfer tool.
