WhatsApp to Enable Syncing of Chat History Across Platforms: Report 2t1u36

WhatsApp is working to enable syncing of chat history across platforms, according to a report. The new change would particularly be in line with multiple device that is speculated to debut as a Linked Devices feature. This feature is rumoured to let you use your WhatsApp on a total of four devices simultaneously. Also, it is unlike the current scenario in which WhatsApp doesn't sync the chat history once you move your from one device to another.

WABetaInfo WhatsApp would start syncing chat history across platforms to enable multiple device on its platform. It would help s seamlessly shift from one device to another.

WhatsApp already allows syncing of chat history when using its Web client and desktop app. However, the WhatsApp beta tracker claims that the messaging app would go further and enable syncing in case of mobile devices as well.

It is also important to point out that WhatsApp would require a Wi-Fi connection to begin the multiple device process. This would enable sharing of data from one device to another.

However, once the data has been shared, WABetaInfo says that Wi-Fi or Internet won't be needed on the primary device. This is something new as you currently need an active Internet connection on your mobile device if you're using WhatsApp Web or its desktop app.

If a has removed or changed their devices when using multiple device on WhatsApp, active chats would be notified as encryption key changes. This would be similar to how WhatsApp notifies s when a changes their number.

WhatsApp is said to have cross-platform syncing of chat history in the works for has also been in plans for some time.

Similarly, the cross-platform syncing functionality is said to work between desktop and mobile devices. There is, however, no clarity on whether WhatsApp would enable syncing between Android and iPhone devices. This is, of course, quite important in case you have both Android and iPhone and want your WhatsApp data to be synced.

WABetaInfo mentions that WhatsApp was previously working on converting the Android client. Thus, it is safe to expect syncing across Android and iPhone devices as well.

WhatsApp hasn't made any confirmation around the arrival of its multiple device that is a Linked Devices as its official name.

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