A version for iPad would also arrive very soon
We learned a few weeks ago that WhatsApp was working on a solution allowing the same number to be used on several devices simultaneously. At this stage of development, it looks like it will be possible to use the same account on four devices at the same time.
Wi-Fi synchronization, without an Internet connection
However, a major problem arises: how to find the conversation history of his main device on another device? Facebook is looking into the issue and is reportedly working on a system to synchronize the history of a device when another logs into the same account.
WhatsApp chat history can be very large, especially because of stored images and videos. To repatriate all the content from one device to another, the application would rely on a local Wi-Fi connection. In addition, the transferred data would remain encrypted during the process.
Once all the data has been repatriated, the devices should remain perfectly synchronized. New messages sent will indeed be received on all devices connected to the same account.
Finally, iPad users will no doubt be delighted to learn that they will soon be able to use messaging from their big screen. A version of WhatsApp intended for the iPad could indeed arrive at the same time as the deployment of the functionality authorizing the use of the same number to connect simultaneously on several
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