WhatsApp upcoming feature lets you use the same account on multiple devices
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WhatsApp is testing new features all the time and we often learn about them before release. One of the important features that we hope to see coming to WhatsApp is the option to use the same account on multiple devices.
A new report coming from WABetaInfo confirms WhatsApp is now testing this new feature that allows users to have the same WhatsApp account on up to four devices. In that regard, a new UI that will manage all linked devices is now in the works at WhatsApp.
The new UI is meant to enable users to add new devices to their WhatsApp account or remove them if they need to. To add new devices to your WhatsApp account, you must use a code that will sent to you via SMS or WhatsApp Chat. The procedure hasn’t been finalized since the feature is still in the works, but it’s probably the easiest and most secure way at the moment.
The new option to add multiple devices on the same WhatsApp account is not yet available in any of the beta versions of the app, but the new Linked Devices UI does show up in one of the beta iterations.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the main new feature WhatsApp is reportedly testing?
What is the main new feature WhatsApp is reportedly testing?
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to access the same account across multiple devices. This would enable an account to be used on up to four different devices simultaneously.
Q.How many devices will users be able to link to a single WhatsApp account?
How many devices will users be able to link to a single WhatsApp account?
According to the report from WABetaInfo, users will be able to have the same WhatsApp account on up to four different devices. This would significantly expand how accounts can be used.
Q.How will new devices be added to an existing WhatsApp account?
How will new devices be added to an existing WhatsApp account?
To add a new device, a code will be sent to the user via SMS or WhatsApp Chat. While the full procedure isn't finalised, this method is considered the easiest and most secure option.
Q.Is this multi-device feature available to beta testers yet?
Is this multi-device feature available to beta testers yet?
The option to add multiple devices is not yet available in any beta version of the app. However, a new 'Linked Devices' user interface, related to this feature, has appeared in a beta iteration.
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