WhatsApp multi-device feature: Support for secondary phones and tablets soon - Check details

WhatsApp multi-device feature: The Meta-owned popular messaging platform WhatsApp is working on bringing multi-device support to phones, which will enable you to use the same account on different phones.

According to a report from WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp, revealed that the update will bring the new WhatsApp section called “Register Device as Companion,” with a description explaining that the feature will allow you to use WhatsApp on another device

In addition, you may need to scan a QR code with your primary WhatsApp device. The app will also let you link an Android tablet as a secondary device in the future. 

“WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.10.13. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on the ability to link new mobile devices to your WhatsApp account, for a future update,” the report noted. 

The upcoming update will also automatically sync recent messages on the companion device and will be end-to-end encrypted. The multi-device link feature will also eliminate the need to have a sim card in order to use your WhatsApp account on another phone or tablet.

Meta owned messaging platform already allows users to log in on multiple devices through the ‘Linked Devices Feature’, which was rolled out in November 2021.

WhatsApp announced a wide range of features recently. One of the major features that were on that list was the expansion of the voice calling feature. WhatsApp will now support 32 participants in a voice call. 

This is a substantial jump from just 8 participants earlier. WhatsApp last increased the group voice and video calling limit to 8, during the peak of the pandemic. The support for 32 people will only be found on voice calls. In addition, WhatsApp is also working on a subscription plan for the WhatsApp business accounts in a bid to offer additional features to businesses.