Subj : WhatsApp is getting a long-awaited update so you can use it on mu
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Apr 25 2023 17:30:03

WhatsApp is getting a long-awaited update so you can use it on multiple phones

Date:
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:11:21 +0000

Description:
The latest WhatsApp update is great news if you use more than one handset.

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 Whatsapp is finally adding one of its most sought-after features  youll soon 
be able to sign into the same account on multiple phones. 

Previously, if you were logged into WhatsApp (one of the world's best 
encrypted messaging apps ) on one phone, and wanted to log into a new phone, 
you'd be signed out on the old device. There were workarounds using WhatsApp 
Web  as you could sign in to WhatsApp on a browser without being signed out 
in the mobile app  but the experience was subpar. 

Now, thankfully, Meta has announced that the app will support you signing 
into your account on multiple smartphones. Best of all, youll still be able 
to benefit from WhatsApps end-to-end encryption on private messages even if 
you turn on the new multi-device feature, and youll be able to share your 
account across Android and iOS phones. 

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to log into WhatsApp on 
multiple smartphones. Businesses that use the app to communicate with 
customers may want to give multiple people access to the account across 
several devices, or maybe you own multiple phones (you might like having a 
few phones, or you have a work phone and your own handset) and you want to 
easily switch between them. 

This update should be headed your way soon, with Meta saying that it should 
roll out to everyone over the coming weeks. (Image credit: Pexels/ Torsten 
Dettlaff) How to sign into WhatsApp on multiple phones 

To take advantage of the new feature youll need to set up WhatsApp on one 
smartphone, then download the app on a second device. When you open the app 
and start the setup process, rather than entering your phone number and other 
details you need to tap 'Link to existing account'. 

This will generate a QR code. On your original device, open up WhatsApps 
settings and go to the Link a device option. Scan the QR code, and you should 
now be logged in on both phones. 

The only thing to note is that the phone you first signed into will be 
considered your primary device for WhatsApp. You wont need to keep it 
switched on, nor do you need to keep it near your other devices for them to 
receive messages, as is the case with a smartwatch, but if you dont use 
WhatsApp on the primary device at least once every 14 days youll be signed 
out on your secondary device or devices. 

This new multi-device feature joins a slew of other handy features added to 
WhatsApp so far this year, including longer group chat names and WhatsApp 
contact editing .



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/whatsapp-is-getting-a-long-awaited-update-so-yo
u-can-use-it-on-multiple-phones


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