WhatsApp Tipped to Soon Let You Access Your From Up to 4 Devices Simultaneously 3j4rm Technology News

A screenshot suggests that the app would use Wi-Fi connectivity to sync data across devices. 1l6g4e

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 13 June 2020 12:21 IST

WhatsApp’s multi-device has been in the news for quite some time 2k5u4x

Highlights

WhatsApp currently doesn’t allow access from more than one device
However, WABetaInfo says a new feature in the works to allow 4 devices
WhatsApp was seen working on multi-device in late April

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WhatsApp seems set to soon allow you to use your WhatsApp on as many as four devices simultaneously. A screenshot has been posted on Twitter to give a glimpse at the new feature that is still under development and is yet to be released even for beta testing. Multi-device on WhatsApp has been in the rumours for quite some time. A reference of enabling a single WhatsApp on multiple devices was also recently spotted on a beta version.

As per the tweet posted on WhatsApp beta tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is adding the ability to let you use your WhatsApp from four devices at the same time. The screenshot carried along with the tweet suggests that the app would use Wi-Fi connectivity to sync data across devices. However, WhatsApp may provide mobile data as an opt-in option for s who don't have a Wi-Fi connection but want to use their s on multiple devices.

Yes, it's the ability to use your WhatsApp from 4 devices at the same time.
Under development, but it's great!

📱📱📱📱 pic.twitter.com/JYvtMahrag
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) June 12, 2020

At present, WhatsApp doesn't allow s to be connected on multiple devices simultaneously. The app also doesn't two WhatsApp s on one device. However, some Android phones have dual app to enable access from up to two s.

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WABetaInfo has explicitly mentioned that the new feature is currently under development. This means that it's not a part of any of recent beta versions and maybe limited to an internal testing. Furthermore, WhatsApp may make certain changes before bringing the feature to a public release.

Multi-device development - earlier signs
Previous reports have mentioned that WhatsApp suggesting the ability to use multi-device by scanning the QR code generated for a particular profile.

WhatsApp may take some time to enable multi-device for its s. Meanwhile, you can expect some new revelations surfacing online to show how the new would function upon its arrival.

In 2020, will WhatsApp get the killer feature that every Indian is waiting for? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, the episode, or just hit the play button below.

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