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WhatsApp announced an iPad version over a year ago, and a new Mac app was also confirmed. But nothing like that has been released so far. Now there are some interesting details.
As most WhatsApp fans know, it is currently possible to use WhatsApp on a smartphone and PC. The desktop version can be accessed via the browser or using an app. However, the application does not work without the iPhone and that is exactly what is set to change in the future. The well-known blog WABetaInfo is known to be the first port of call when it comes to leaks of future WhatsApp updates. Now there are new details related to the recently discovered but unconfirmed multi-device support. According to the blog, a function is currently being tested internally that allows a WhatsApp account to be used with up to four devices at the same time. During setup, an extensive synchronization is started. The user can then use the messenger on any of these devices as desired. Future messages are then synchronized in the background, similar to iMessage. This is what the Item:
iPad version requires multi-device functionality
WhatsApp is working on the ability to use the same account on different devices. The feature is currently being tested to work with 4 devices at the same time.
If the user wants to use WhatsApp on a second device, there is a need to copy the chat history. In this case, WhatsApp always requires a Wi-Fi connection as it can use a large portion of your data plan.
Once WhatsApp has safely copied the chat history to the second device, your account can finally be used from there. Note that each message is delivered to all your family devices, so your chat history is always synced across platforms.
WhatsApp has also developed an iPad app that will be released after the feature is enabled, so that you can use WhatsApp on your iPhone and iPad at the same time.
This means that the long-awaited iPad version will finally be released. Provided However, there will be multi-device support. But that's not all. The Facebook subsidiary also wants to convert the iOS format so that it matches the Android version. The reason for this is the goal of being able to use the messenger across platforms. However, it is not known when the feature and thus also the iPad version will be released. However, it could be in the fall. (Photo by nikkimeel / Bigstockphoto)
