WhatsApp Multi f3x Device May Initially Be Limited to Web, Desktop Versions

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By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 21 June 2021 13:23 IST

WhatsApp Multi-Device May Initially Be Limited to Web, Desktop Versions

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WhatsApp may allow s to stay active on up to five devices using multi-device

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WhatsApp’s multi-device may not arrive for mobile s first
Its beta testing seems to be initially available to desktop, Portal s
WhatsApp may bring multi-device in the next couple of months

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WhatsApp's anticipated multi-device will first arrive in beta on the WhatsApp Web, desktop, and Portal clients ahead of its debut for s on Android and iPhone, according to a report. It would allow the instant messaging app to test the new development on a small group of s before bringing it to the masses. Multi-device on WhatsApp has been a part of the rumour mill for some time. WhatsApp head Will Cathcart and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed its existence in their reported conversation with a beta tracker earlier this month.

WABetaInfo has WhatsApp beta tracker's report also mentions that up to four additional devices along with one phone could be used at once through multi-device . This means that the new offering would allow s to connect up to five devices on WhatsApp simultaneously.

WhatsApp appears first bring its multi-device to Web, desktop, and Portal s
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

s appear not to be able to communicate (neither message nor call) with people using an outdated version of WhatsApp on their phones. This suggests that both sides would require the latest version of the app in order to enable multi-device . This may cause issues for those unable to get an updated WhatsApp version on their devices due to a dated operating system.

How to Use 2 WhatsApp s on 1 Phone

The screenshot shared by WABetaInfo also included the point that multi-device would initially affect “performance and quality”. However, the initial shortcomings are likely to be fixed over time. WhatsApp is also speculated to eventually allow its s on iPhone devices to enable multi-device from their end. This will broaden the scope of the new experience and make it useful for people who want to stay connected on WhatsApp irrespective of the device they carry.

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