We’ve known for a few weeks that WhatsApp has been working on a feature that allows the same number to be used on several devices. Uncertainty remained as to how the app intended to overcome the biggest hurdle to the implementation of this feature. In fact, if using the same account on multiple devices has so far been impossible, it’s mainly because the app stores conversations locally on smartphones. According to the WaBetaInfo site, the parade has already been found.
How does it work ?
WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow sync all messages across multiple smartphones in real time. Message history will always be stored locally and not in the Cloud like Facebook Messenger, Skype or Telegram. When installing the same number on another smartphone, tablet or PC for the first time, WhatsApp will allow to perform a history transfer. Then new messages are automatically synced between all devices using the same number. Data will remain encrypted during processing.
Transferring backups requires a WiFi connection, as all conversations (with pictures, video, audio, etc.) can weigh several gigabytes. Therefore, those with a comfortable data plan will not be able to choose to go through 4G/5G connections. As a reminder, it will be possible to use the same number on up to 4 additional devices.
Until the cross-platform option is complete, WhatsApp Web is the only available way to use the app on multiple devices, and it works in a completely different way. The main smartphone really must remain constantly connected to the Internet. Also, the interface of WhatsApp Web is far from ergonomic.
Finally, WaBetaInfo announced Coming soon of a WhatsApp app for iPads, something users have been waiting for for several years. Therefore, it will be possible to use the same WhatsApp account on your iPhone and iPad at the same time. At this time, we don’t know if cross-platform sync will solve a particularly annoying problem: transferring WhatsApp backups between Android and iOS. Information needs to be confirmed.
Source : WaBetaInfo
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