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WhatsApp without mobile phone: Multi-device support is now live
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has officially confirmed that it is pushing an improvement to a key feature that even the instant messaging service acknowledges has been a top request from users for years.
WhatsApp said it is rolling out a limited public beta test for its improved multi-device capability.
The Messaging app Head in multiple Tweets announced the beta update:
After the new update, WhatsApp users for the first time can use the service on up to four non-phone devices without having the registered phone switched on or otherwise connected to the internet.
“Each companion device will connect to your WhatsApp independently,” said the messaging app in a post.
The new beta update would be limited to only some markets, but the company hasn't mentioned exactly which.
There are a bunch of things that aren't going to be working yet, here's the list:
• Viewing live location on companion devices.
• Pinning chats on WhatsApp Web or Desktop.
• Joining, viewing and resetting group invites from WhatsApp Web and Desktop. You’ll need to use your phone instead.
• Messaging or calling someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone won't work from your linked device.
• Calling from Portal or WhatsApp Desktop to linked devices that aren’t enrolled in the multi-device beta.
• Other WhatsApp accounts on your Portal won't work unless those accounts have joined the multi-device beta.
• WhatsApp Business users can’t edit their business name or labels from WhatsApp Web or Desktop.
Now:
After Update: