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Features multi-device support WhatsApp is in the final stages and ready for public beta testing. This much-awaited function is expected to roll out to all users soon.
In recent months WhatsApp has indeed been working on multi-device functionality. This feature will later allow the use of one WhatsApp account on multiple devices. Previously, there were also leaks of the multi-device WhatsApp function through shared screenshots WABetaInfo.
The latest news says, WhatsApp is preparing for the activation of this feature for its public beta testers. So, users using WhatsApp’s public beta program will soon be able to try it out.
Unfortunately, as quoted from WABetaInfo, there is no information when WhatsApp will launch features this is for all users. But in terms of habit, the gap from public beta availability to all users shouldn’t be that long.
WABetaInfo also share some more details on what this feature actually is. This feature allows users to use the same WhatsApp account on four different devices simultaneously.
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WhatsApp multi-device feature. Photo: WABetaInfo— |
“This function does not require that your main device has an active internet connection as is the case with WhatsApp Web. So, even if the main cellphone is off, you can still use your WhatsApp account on the web or other devices,” wrote WABetaInfo as seen Monday (21/9/2020) .
WhatsApp will also launch a new UI on its desktop version for this multi-device support feature. In the app, the feature will be available under “Linked Devices” or “Linked Devices”.
Here, users can link their WhatsApp account to a new device, and they will see a list of linked devices. It is similar to WhatsApp WebDesktop interface in the application.
There is also a “Multi-device Beta” option which you can activate / deactivate to try out the feature. It also states that not all features will be available with multi-device support.
WABetaInfo notes, features-features such as syncing chat history, starring / sending messages, and turning off chat is also available. WhatsApp is currently testing the feature in its Android app. There is no information regarding its presence on iOS yet, but it looks like it will soon be following its availability.
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