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5 features missing from the multi-device web version of WhatsApp

multi-device version of whatsapp It brings a great advantage: use messenger through the web version or desktop application without a cell phone connection to the Internet. On the other hand, it is a beta version and WhatsApp Web on devices connected to it is still a limitation in terms of mobile use.

You can perform basic WhatsApp actions like sending or receiving text messages, media files, and voice messages. However, features such as call and dispatch location are not yet supported by WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop. Here are five features missing from the WhatsApp beta for multiple devices.

5 functions that still do not reach the multi-device version of WhatsApp

1. Download link preview on WhatsApp Web

With the arrival of the multi-device version of WhatsApp, one of the main changes noticed in the web version was the lack of link preview. This way, when you send a URL, Messenger doesn’t load the page title or cover photo. in videos YouTubeFor example, it was also possible to view a thumbnail.

Messenger does not load images from shared links (screenshot: André Magalhães)

If you want to send a link with the preview, you must use WhatsApp on your cell phone or Install the desktop versionAvailable for macOS and Windows.

2. Create and manage broadcast lists on connected devices

If you have an active broadcast list, know that you will not be able to manage it on devices connected to WhatsApp (web or desktop). This feature has not yet reached computers with the multi-device version.

So to create or view your streaming list, you still have to turn to the mobile app. it’s possible Add up to 256 contacts to your list And send the same message simultaneously to all people.

3. Clear or delete conversations on computer (iPhone only)

Those who use WhatsApp on iPhone cannot use the desktop versions of the messenger to delete or delete messages in a conversation. With the multi-device version, this option is not available on iOS users’ connected devices.

Android users can only delete conversations in the multi-device version of WhatsApp (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

On the other hand, this limitation is not found in Android. Anyone can use the Connected Devices feature Clear conversations in groups or with individual contacts by computer

4. Real-time location tracking on connected devices

WhatsApp has a very important function to monitor the path of a person: the location in real time. With this feature, you can set a time limit and send your exact location to another contact on the platform.

However, this functionality has not yet reached WhatsApp-connected devices. To track the location, you still need to use the app on your cell phone.

5. Access to all message history

Need to find a very old message? With connected devices, you probably won’t be able to. Even with active backup and without deleting conversations, WhatsApp for other devices does not upload all your chat history to the platform.

5 features missing from the multi-device web version of WhatsApp5 features missing from the multi-device web version of WhatsApp
Connected devices cannot access the entire message history (Screenshot: André Magalhães)

Between the two desktop versions, WhatsApp for desktop carries more messages than the web version. However, to access your full history, you will still need to use your cell phone.

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