WhatsApp is rolling out a number of new options like communities, self-chat, unread filter and extra. Now, the builders are lastly bringing the much-hyped ‘Companion Mode’ to the beta model of the app. Available on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.22.24.18, the characteristic was first noticed by WABetaInformation in early May this 12 months and was reportedly underneath growth.
To provide you with a fast recap, it permits customers to hyperlink their WhatsApp account to another Android-powered gadget like a pill or telephone. If you may have signed up for WhatsApp beta, simply set up WhatsApp on Android pill.
On your main gadget, go to the app ‘Settings’ and faucet on ‘Linked Devices’. Here, you may see an mechanically generated QR code that permits you to join a secondary gadget.
And like WhatsApp Desktop, the app will sync your chat historical past to your secondary gadget. However, one factor to notice right here is that since this characteristic remains to be in beta, some options like the power to view dwell places and handle broadcast lists and stickers aren’t presently obtainable.
Collaborative mode lets customers hook up with as much as 4 units concurrently. For these involved about privateness and safety, all calls and messages will nonetheless be end-to-end encrypted on linked units.
Companion Mode is very helpful for individuals who use an iPhone as their main gadget and need to use WhatsApp on an Android pill or telephone. Since WhatsApp is slowly rolling out Companion Mode, it could take a while for the characteristic to be obtainable in your gadget.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
