WhatsApp is expected to let users use a single account over multiple devices.
A new report suggests that a user's chat history will be synced across the devices.
This means you will not need to backup your chat to use WhatsApp on another device.
Information circulating the interwebs suggests that a users WhatsApp chats will be backed up across multiple devices once the multiple device feature is live. So if you like, you should be able to continue a chat from another device, once you are logged in on multiple devices. Recently it was reported that a user will be able to use his WhatsApp account across multiplied devices. The limit for these devices will be 4. It looks like when a user logs in on these devices, his/her chat will be backed up across all the devices.
WhatsApp will let users sync chat history across platforms
Till now a user could use a WhatsApp account on a single smartphone. You do have the option to use WhatsApp for web by scanning a QR code on the desktop app via the mobile app to create the sync. The multiple device support will be across Android and iOS devices. According to wabetainfo, “When someone adds a new device in his WhatsApp account, you will be notified because encryption keys change”.
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When someone adds a new device in his WhatsApp account, you will be notified because encryption keys change.Available in future for iOS and Android! pic.twitter.com/WqrM6cRHWW
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) March 24, 2020
WhatsApp has been working on adding new features for its users. WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature called 'search the web' to fight fake news. The new feature is an easy way to verify any forwarded message on WhatsApp, however, it is not available in India. You can read more about it here.
WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a Mute Always option so users can mute a group or chat forever if they like. You can read more about it here. You can also learn how to share your location using WhatsApp here.
WhatsApp has also increased the limit of group video calling from 4 people to 8. They did this when the nation went into lockdown and people were using video chat options to stay in touch with family and friends in addition to colleagues for work. Remember, to be able to talk to 8 people, all of them need to update the app. You can learn more about it here.
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