The WhatsApp multi-device feature is currently 'work in progress'
and it is reported to be in the final testing stage
WhatsApp is
testing multi-device feature, which would let users use the Facebook-owned
instant messaging platform on different devices simultaneously. The feature is
currently ‘work in progress’ and it is reported to be in the final testing
stage. It is expected to roll out to early beta testers soon.
Like other WhatsApp
beta features, the multi-device feature will roll out to everyone in graded
manner once it pass through beta testers. However, there has been no confirmation
on the feature roll out timeline.
In retrospective,
WhatsApp allows single-device access and users currently cannot use the instant
messaging through multiple devices. Users can, however, use Whatsapp
on mobile and desktop simultaneous through app and web client, respectively.
The multi-device
feature would allow WhatsApp users to link multiple devices from single
account. Therefore, it is likely that the feature will enable the instant
messaging platform on multiple devices simultaneously. The feature will prove
beneficial for users who use multiple devices like smartphones and tablets. It
is, however, not clear if the multi-device feature would be cross-platform
compatible.
According to
WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is likely to roll out a refreshed user interface for its
desktop client along with the multi-device feature. The updated UI will feature
a new setting to enable and disable linked devices. Besides, the linked devices
setting will also be available on the WhatsApp app for Android. It might,
however, roll out to iOS users for iPhones too.
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