WhatsApp unveile multi-device support for Android and iOS users last month. Which allows people to use their WhatsApp accounts on up to four devices and one phone simultaneously without an active internet connection.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to add a secondary device as a companion for their primary phone with WhatsApp on it.
By this feature you can link your WhatsApp account to use it on another smartphone.
This feature was reportedly spot on the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.10.13 update.
WhatsApp is expanding its multi-device support to secondary smartphones and tablets.
The functionality will allow users to operate a single WhatsApp account on multiple devices.
WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.10.13 update includes the reference for the second version of the multi-device feature.
The report includes a screenshot that shows up the interface while opening WhatsApp on a secondary mobile device.
The screenshot includes a “Register Device as Companion” section, giving users an idea of what the feature might look like when it goes live.
You may need to scan the QR code with the primary WhatsApp device to complete the linking of the messaging service to a secondary device or an Android tablet.
Report also mention that this feature is under development.
This feature may get update before the final release.
As WhatsApp announce multi-device support for all users.
Which allows both Android and iOS users to open their WhatsApp accounts on different devices to send and receive messages on the app simultaneously, even when their phones don’t have active Internet access.
Users are not require to keep their phones connect to the Internet to access this functionality.
The link devices will get disconnect if the phone remains inactive for more than 14 days.
