WhatsApp’s linked devices feature inches closer to a beta launch
- WhatsApp’s Linked Devices feature may soon be available in beta releases.
- This feature allows up to four devices to connect to a single WhatsApp account.
- In particular, the primary WhatsApp phone does not need to have internet access for the feature to work.
We wouldn’t blame you if you found WhatsApp’s multi-device support to be a myth. News of its existence broke cover for the first time late last year. Now, almost a year later, it seems that the feature could make its debut on the platform soon WABetaInfo.
The WhatsApp tipster has discovered new information about the pending feature in a future beta build that allows up to four devices to use a single WhatsApp account at the same time.
The feature will continue to be referred to as “Linked Devices” and will allow users to “send or receive messages from your browser, computer or Facebook portal”.
Currently, users running the future build will need to sign in to access the feature. Once this is done, a list of your linked devices will be displayed. Users can then log out from each device individually if necessary.
WABetaInfo It also explains that all current sessions will be closed if users choose to use the feature. You have to sign in again on all devices.
While previous reports didn’t make it clear whether your primary phone needed to be connected to the Internet, the new information does indicate that each device is allowed to connect independently. This means that you don’t need to have your phone connected to the internet if you want to use WhatsApp on your PC.
The tipster does not clarify when the build will be available for beta testers, but states that some features are “not ready yet”. Don’t hold your breath, but if you’re on the WhatsApp beta channel, keep an eye out for an update.
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