We wouldn’t blame you if you thought WhatsApp‘s multiple device support was a myth. News of its existence first broke cover late last year. Now, nearly a year later, it seems that the feature could soon make its debut on the platform, according to WABetaInfo.
The WhatsApp tipster uncovered new info regarding the pending feature in a future beta build, which will allow up to four devices to use a single WhatsApp account simultaneously.
The feature is still called “linked devices” and allows users to “send or receive messages from your browser, computer or Facebook portal“.
What we know about the function at the moment is that one WhatsApp account will be able to work on four devices at the same time.
WhatsApp users have dreamed of real multi-device support since the launch of the messenger in 2009. Synchronization between devices with the simultaneous work of WhatsApp is simply not provided. Currently, WhatsApp only allows one device to connect to an account. Even the desktop version of WhatsApp can only work in conjunction with a running application on a smartphone, “mirroring” it.
At present, users running the future build will have to opt-in to access the feature, but once that’s completed, a list of their linked devices will appear. Users can then log out of each device individually if required.
WABetaInfo also explains that if users choose to opt-in to the feature, all current sessions will be shuttered. You’ll have to log in all over again on all devices.
While earlier reports didn’t clarify if your primary phone needed to be connected to the internet, the new info notes that each device will be allowed to connect independently. This means that you needn’t have your phone connected to the internet if you want to use WhatsApp on your PC.
The tipster doesn’t clarify when the build will be available to beta testers, but does explain that some features “still aren’t ready”. Don’t hold your breath, but if you are on the WhatsApp beta channel, maybe keep a keen eye and ear out for an update.
WHATSAPP FIXED MAJOR VULNERABILITIES AND LAUNCHED A NEW SECURITY WEBSITE
Recently, WhatsApp announced six previously undisclosed vulnerabilities that the company has already managed to fix. The messenger has posted reports of these vulnerabilities on a dedicated security advisory website. It will serve as a new resource providing a complete list of security updates.
The messenger admitted that five of the six vulnerabilities were fixed in one day. While the last bug took a couple of days longer. While some of the bugs would allow remote access to your data, the company said it found no evidence that hackers could have exploited these vulnerabilities.
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