Here’s something from WhatsApp – the world’s most widely-used messaging app is rolling out a new option that will allow users to log into the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices, making it easier to stay connected with their WhatsApp chats. It might be a bit late in that department, but given its more secure nature, that’s somewhat understandable.
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Based on official examples, the update will allow you to use the exact same WhatsApp account on different devices, making it easier for you to maintain your chats even when switching.
As per WhatsApp:
“A feature highly requested by users, now you can link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, the same as when you link with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets, and desktops. Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that your personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted, and if your primary device is inactive for a long period, we automatically log you out of all companion devices.”
That would provide more capacity to keep in touch through WhatsApp, without having to switch log-ins as you change devices. WhatsApp notes that this update could be particularly b beneficial for business owners by enabling multiple employees to log into the same WhatsApp Business account, and directly respond to customers.
It’s a pretty handy update, and as WhatsApp says, it’s been a highly requested in-app improvement. To add to this, WhatsApp’s also developing an alternative way to link to companion devices.
“Now you can enter your phone number on WhatsApp Web to receive a one-time code, which you can use on your phone to enable device linking, rather than having to scan a QR code. We look forward to introducing this feature to more companion devices in the future.”
The Wrap
Neither of these updates can be regarded as being game-changers, but they will make it easier, as stated earlier, to maintain your WhatsApp chats. With more people in the US switching their conversations to the app, that could have expanded benefits. WhatsApp mentions that the update is now being rolled out to all users, and will be made available to everyone in the following weeks. Timely, too, is that mobile usage is increasing, and with more and more people (and brands) moving towards messaging, WhatsApp might encounter significant number spikes in use this year.
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