Soon you will be able to link the same WhatsApp account on another mobile or on a tablet
The new function will allow you to chat from several smartphones or tablets. All this, in addition, without the need for the main device to be connected.
WhatsApp plans to improve its multi-device mode by adding the possibility of connecting the same account on a secondary smartphone or tablet, as revealed by Wabetainfo, a portal specializing in news and updates on the messaging app owned by Meta. This feature seems to work similarly to the multi-device mode of WhatsApp web, although with some differences.
The app will show a section called “Register device as a partner” whenever someone tries to link an existing account to a new mobile or tablet. The user, therefore, can choose between connecting the WhatsApp account on the new device and logging out of the old one or maintaining the session on both smartphones. In the second case, pairing through the primary device will be necessary. That is, access the messaging app, select the ‘Linked devices’ option that appears in the settings, and scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the new smartphone or tablet.
WhatsApp, let’s remember, already allows you to use the multi-device mode in its web version or through the desktop app. In this case, the user can link his account by scanning a QR code through the application and chat with his contacts even when the smartphone, for example, is turned off or does not have a stable internet connection.
Likely, linking a WhatsApp account on another smartphone or tablet will also allow chatting when the primary device. However, there are no details about it. The feature is under development and could take a while to arrive.
The WhatsApp app for iPad is closer than ever.
The new multi-device mode in which WhatsApp works promises to be extremely useful for users with a tablet. Especially if the messages could be synchronized even when the leading smartphone is turned off; therefore, the launch of this function could also mean the arrival of the WhatsApp app for the iPad.
WhatsApp has been working on an app for Apple tablets for some time. This will have an interface very similar to the smartphone apps and very similar features. Among them is the possibility of making calls or video calls. The app for the iPad can also function as a secondary device. Nor will it require a connected mobile, although end-to-end encryption will be maintained in all conversations. Its launch, for the moment, is unknown, but it is expected to be available in the App Store soon.
