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By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 8 January 2021 14:57 IST

WhatsApp May Soon Allow Public Testing of Multi-Device for Android s

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WhatsApp appears to offer public testing through a WhatsApp Web Beta
An option to beta testing would be available on Android
WhatsApp is apparently developing the feature for some time

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WhatsApp appears to soon allow s to test its multi-device . A recent WhatsApp beta for Android has suggested that the messaging app could bring a WhatsApp Web Beta release to let s try anticipated multi-device that is rumoured to enable WhatsApp access simultaneously on multiple devices. Some references suggesting for multi-device s surfaced in the last few months. The feature also initially appeared online in July 2019. However, WhatsApp hasn't yet provided any official confirmation on its existence.

As per a WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp 2.21.1.1 beta for Android includes a reference that suggests public testing of multi-device . The website reports that WhatsApp's Android app will provide a new option to let s beta testing for the new feature by going to the WhatsApp Web/ Desktop settings.

Some screenshots shared by WABetaInfo suggest that WhatsApp would offer a pop-up message to specify that s will not be required to keep their phones connected when using WhatsApp Web or desktop client. This is unlike the current scenario in which you need to keep your phone connected to the Internet to communicate using the Web or desktop version of the messaging app.

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WhatsApp seems to provide an option to beta testing for multi-device
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

Multi-device on WhatsApp is also rumoured to allow s to access their from not just one or two devices but up to four devices simultaneously. This will especially be helpful if you don't want to keep an eye on your phone while working on a desktop or laptop.

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One of the screenshots provided to suggest the development indicates that the public testing of multi-device on WhatsApp would initially be of limited nature, with the absence of options to archive and mute chats from a companion device. You are also not likely to be allowed to delete messages or any chat threads from a companion device if it's not connected to your phone. Similarly, calling functionality would not be provided on desktops.

Having said that, WhatsApp may enable those changes over time — upon successfully bringing initial multi-device .

In July 2019, WhatsApp was found to have the found to reach its final stage for Android, iPhone, and desktop s in September.

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