With many new features presented recently, WhatsApp has been working on a feature that has been requested for a long time. We are talking about the possibility of using this service on multiple devices, without depending on the smartphone.
After seeing this feature come to the surface several times, albeit in private tests, it’s time for WhatsApp to finally open up for everyone, albeit in a limited scenario. You can already test multi-device support without smartphone.
The most requested news from WhatsApp has arrived
This news that WhatsApp announced opens the door to the arrival of one of the most requested features ever. Users want to be able to use this service independently and without relying on their smartphone.
As it has been presented, this feature will give the possibility to use WhatsApp on 4 devices, in isolation. The connection between the devices is not necessary, communications security is guaranteed.
Very excited to be launching a beta of our new multi-device capability for @WhatsApp. Now you can use our desktop or web experiences even when your phone isn't active and connected to the internet. All secured with end-to-end encryption.
Learn more: https://t.co/AnFu4Qh6Hd
— Will Cathcart (@wcathcart) July 14, 2021
Multi-device without depending on the smartphone
For now, WhatsApp will limit access to this new feature to just a few users. Firstly it will only be accessible to those who are in the beta program of these mobile apps and even within this limited group it will only be accessible to a few.
Interestingly, this new aspect of WhatsApp cannot be used openly on all devices. The limit is set at 4 devices plus the user's smartphone. However, one of these new devices cannot be a smartphone.
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Device security guaranteed
The delay in implementing this functionality will be associated with the need to guarantee the privacy and security of messages. Each device has its own encryption key, still managing to maintain synchronization between devices.
This is a novelty from WhatsApp that many have been waiting for for a long time. Finally, multi-device support will be publicly tested to ensure everything is fully functional and trouble-free, even with the smartphone turned off.
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