WhatsApp Companion mode spotted: How will the feature work?
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp Companion mode spotted: How will the feature work?

India Today  

The latest beta update suggests that WhatsApp is working on a new feature called Companion mode that might make it easier for users to log into a different phone. The cited source has shared a screenshot of the feature that shows WhatsApp might soon offer a Companion mode. This is because WhatsApp already allows you to log into another phone using your primary smartphone, after which you lose access to the messaging app on the previous phone. Well, one of the previous reports suggests that WhatsApp is just trying to make it easier for people to access chats on a different phone.

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WhatsApp's multi-device support: How to use your account in 4 devices
7 months ago

WhatsApp's multi-device support: How to use your account in 4 devices

India Today  

WhatsApp has been updating itself since the day it stepped into the market. These new updates include multiple account support, multi-device support, pinned messages, reply from the lock screen, polls and quizzes, screen share and many more. Earlier, WhatsApp followed the rules that if you wanted to use the application on two different phones, you had to take two different …

How to use one WhatsApp number on two phones
1 year ago

How to use one WhatsApp number on two phones

The Hindu  

December 08, 2023 12:41 pm | Updated 01:30 pm IST In April 2023, WhatsApp launched companion mode that allows users to link up to four devices to their WhatsApp account. The feature allows users to connect to ongoing chats, and make audio and video calls, however users should note they will not be able to access updates, status and channels …

New WhatsApp update will let users use app on multiple iPhones simultaneously, here is how
1 year, 6 months ago

New WhatsApp update will let users use app on multiple iPhones simultaneously, here is how

India Today  

WhatsApp is receiving an update that adds "Companion mode" to the app. The new version 23.10.76 for iOS is also available in India, and users can update the app from the Apple App Store. The Companion mode will let users run WhatsApp on up to four iPhones simultaneously. The official changelog notes that WhatsApp users can now save "important messages …

How to use WhatsApp accounts on multiple phones? Here are the tips
1 year, 7 months ago

How to use WhatsApp accounts on multiple phones? Here are the tips

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platfrom has announced that its users will now be able to use the same WhatsApp account on more than one phone via its multi-device login feature. In a blog post on Tuesday, WhatsApp stated: "A feature highly requested by users, now you can link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, the …

WhatsApp brings feature to support same account on multiple phones
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp brings feature to support same account on multiple phones

The Hindu  

Messaging platform WhatsApp on April 25 said it has introduced a feature that will allow its users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. "Today, we're improving our multi-device offering further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones," WhatsApp announced. The feature, highly requested by users, will enable them to "link your …

Now, you can run your WhatsApp account on multiple phones
1 year, 7 months ago

Now, you can run your WhatsApp account on multiple phones

Hindustan Times  

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to use the same account on multiple phones. The instant messaging app says linking phones as companion devices will ease messaging for the users as they can switch between devices without signing out and can pick up chats from where they left off. In case the user is a …

WhatsApp testing companion mode to allow linking up to 4 mobile phones
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp testing companion mode to allow linking up to 4 mobile phones

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its beta users which enables them to link their accounts to secondary phone and Android tablet. WhatsApp's Companion mode feature is rolled out for some select beta users. Through WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.24.18 the company is testing the companion mode for smartphones by availing the feature for some beta testers. Meta-owned …

WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Use The Same Account On Multiple Smartphones: What It Means
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Use The Same Account On Multiple Smartphones: What It Means

News 18  

WhatsApp has become serious about its multi-device compatibility feature. With the companion mode, a WhatsApp user can link the same mobile number with two mobile devices, which could be a smartphone or a tablet. However, the details of the companion mode clearly indicate that once you log in to another device, WhatsApp will automatically log you out of the primary …

WhatsApp to reportedly allow you to use one account on multiple phones
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp to reportedly allow you to use one account on multiple phones

India Today  

It seems that WhatsApp is now planning to extend the multi-device feature. The popular messaging platform might soon let you use one WhatsApp account on multiple phones. One will have to first “register a device as a companion,” after which WhatsApp will allow users to access one account on a different phone by scanning a QR code using their primary …

WhatsApp Multi-Device Feature Out Of Beta Mode: How To Use WhatsApp On 4 Devices At Once
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Multi-Device Feature Out Of Beta Mode: How To Use WhatsApp On 4 Devices At Once

News 18  

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp has been testing its multi-device functionality in beta since the past few months for the users to try out. It will be activated automatically for all users and will let you use WhatsApp on up to four different devices at once, without requiring their smartphone to connect every time they log in. We can verify …

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature

India Today  

About eight months ago, WhatsApp offered early access to multi-device support on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS. The multi-device feature lets users access four devices at the same time. WhatsApp had previously revealed that ever since it had rolled out the beta version of the multi-device feature, it had witnessed an increase in people accessing"the feature directly through the …

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support: How To Link Up To 4 Devices Without Having Phone Online
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support: How To Link Up To 4 Devices Without Having Phone Online

News 18  

WhatsApp last week rolled out a feature that allows users to link their account to secondary devices and continue using the messaging platform without the primary smartphone online. This new feature allow WhatsApp users to send and receive messages on a second device without their primary smartphone online. To do this, users need to open WhatsApp on their smartphone, then …

WhatsApp users will no longer require their smartphones to be online for using WhatsApp Web
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp users will no longer require their smartphones to be online for using WhatsApp Web

India Today  

WhatsApp is testing new features every day to enhance the user experience. The latest feature that WhatsApp users will soon get is the ability to link devices without needing the smartphone to be online. However, WhatsApp will now let users link devices without needing the primary smartphone to be online. You will not have to keep the phone near your …

WhatsApp rolls out multi-device support for limited beta users: Here's how it works
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out multi-device support for limited beta users: Here's how it works

India TV News  

WhatsApp is currently one of the most popular cross-platform messaging applications and it has been able to gain that popularity with the help of the features that it continues to add to the platform. As many WhatsApp users have requested, the multi-device feature will finally let users access the messaging platform on their phone and up to four other non-phone …

Early Version of WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Could Be Limited to One Phone Per Account
3 years, 6 months ago

Early Version of WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Could Be Limited to One Phone Per Account

News 18  

WhatsApp recently confirmed the development of multi-device support along with improved disappearing message and a new view once feature. So far, we know that the feature would essentially enable users to access WhatsApp on different devices such as laptop or tablets without the access to the main app on the smartphone. However, a new development spotted by WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo …

WhatsApp multi-device feature: Beta version to support 4 devices, one phone
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp multi-device feature: Beta version to support 4 devices, one phone

Live Mint  

WhatsApp multi-deivce support is expected to roll out to Beta version of the application very soon. A recent screenshot of WhatsApp multi-device support was shared by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks features on the beta version. View Full Image Screengrab of the feature Additionally, WhatsApp also posted some pointers regarding the new feature. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing …

WhatsApp Confirms Multi-Device, Improved Disappearing Mode and View Once Features Incoming
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Confirms Multi-Device, Improved Disappearing Mode and View Once Features Incoming

News 18  

WhatsApp has been rumoured to be working on an improved disappearing message, multiple-device support, and view once features for a while. However, based on old reports stating the arrival of at least improved disappearing messages and multi-device support features on beta channels, the rollout seems imminent. Starting with the multi-device support, the feature would essentially enable users to access WhatsApp …

WhatsApp's multi-device support feature may rollout soon, beta reportedly hints at public preview
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp's multi-device support feature may rollout soon, beta reportedly hints at public preview

Firstpost  

It looks like popular messaging platform WhatsApp might finally be working on providing true multi-device support as the app seems to be getting ready for a public preview. As shared by the portal the screenshots of the beta suggest that after selecting the WhatsApp Web option, the app is asking users if they would like to ‘Link’ their device. The …

Latest WhatsApp Beta Gives Sneak Peek At Multi-Device And Confirms WhatsApp Calls On Desktop Apps
3 years, 11 months ago

Latest WhatsApp Beta Gives Sneak Peek At Multi-Device And Confirms WhatsApp Calls On Desktop Apps

News 18  

After rolling out exciting feature after exciting feature all through last year, the developers at WhatsApp show no signs of slowing down. While the former beta version for WhatsApp for Android introduced the multi-device support, the quick subsequent version added a new user interface for your linked devices. The good folks over at WABetaInfo clarify that multi-device support now shows …

WhatsApp testing multi-device support on web
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp testing multi-device support on web

India Today  

WhatsApp has been rumored to be working on multi-device support for the longest time. However, the new development would let users log in to WhatsApp from different devices without needing an active internet connection. ‘WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows using your WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time, without requiring an active Internet connection on …

WhatsApp May Be Figuring Out How It Will Handle Calls for Multiple Device Support
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp May Be Figuring Out How It Will Handle Calls for Multiple Device Support

News 18  

Currently, Facebook-owned WhatsApp messenger only supports once device at a time. Since multiple device setup is a complicated feature to implement, given how WhatsApp works, the messaging platform seems to be testing how calls will be handled when multiple devices will be supported on the instant messaging platform. Folks at WABetaInfo said that WhatsApp is currently testing calls when the …

WhatsApp Multi Device Support Coming Sooner Than You Think; WhatsApp Beta Users Get The First Bite
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Multi Device Support Coming Sooner Than You Think; WhatsApp Beta Users Get The First Bite

News 18  

Yes, your apprehension is understandable. However, now it finally seems that the multi device feature for WhatsApp is in the final stages of testing and could very well be ready for a WhatsApp Beta version rollout in the coming weeks. The multi-device support will allow WhatsApp users to log in with the same WhatsApp account on as many as four …

WhatsApp users can log in to multiple devices using a code: Here is how
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp users can log in to multiple devices using a code: Here is how

India Today  

Whatsapp’s multi-device feature has been grabbing attention ever since it first came to the fore. This is the most-anticipated WhatsApp features and as per the latest report, the multi-device support could be called “linked devices” feature and users might require a code to log in to multiple devices. The WhatsApp features tracker had earlier revealed that the latest Android beta …

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