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WhatsApp was founded in 2009. Social network Based on the messaging system Uses mobile network or Wi-Fi. We can say that it is the successor of SMS. In fact, according to a recent study in an article BFM TVOnline messaging hides the SMS app.
To achieve these results, online messaging applications have continued to evolve over the years. This is the status of WhatsApp. Initially simple messaging, now you can send videos, audios and documents. Soon, WhatsApp will allow users toMultiple phones have the same account. We show you how.
A few steps in the evolution of WhatsApp
Before approaching A new feature of WhatsAppLet’s discuss the old changes:
- April 2016: End-to-end encryption for all communications. This means that only those who communicate with each other can see the chat.
- 2017: “Delete for everyone” option. This is a feature that allows you to delete a message sent by mistake. The message for you is deleted, but so is the sender.
- October 2020: Ability to make phone calls between WhatsApp users from a computer. Remember that before this date, WhatsApp calls were only available on mobile.
you Regular WhatsApp user ? You have surely already experienced all these features. Also, in the coming days, users will get a new opportunity that is much demanded.
WhatsApp offers multiple device offers
Since launch, WhatsApp is limited to one mobile phone per account. Since last year, one account can be used By launching a web browser or application on the computer. This year, the site announces it wants to do better.
In fact, in Article published on April 25, 2023 On the WhatsApp websiteWe can read:
“Today, we’re improving our multi-device offering by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. »
In fact, in detail, within a few days, a WhatsApp account Up to four devices can be used. A function that allows you to connect from one phone to another without disconnecting each time.
Therefore, in a company, Multiple people can respond to customer messages on their phone linked to the same WhatsApp Business account.
“The update is rolling out globally and will be available to all users within the next few days,” from an article RTL Released on April 27.
How to access this new feature?
How to use WhatsApp account on multiple mobile devices? Indeed, it is Same WhatsApp login process on PC.
The above RTL article is abbreviated Steps to follow :
“Go to the application settings on your smartphone and select the option “Pair a device” to scan the QR code of the new screen from the main phone. »
After that, sync messages to pick up your chats where you left off. However, care should be taken not to lose or leave the phone idle with the main account. In fact, if it doesn’t work for more than two weeks, Secondary accounts are automatically disconnected.
In a WhatsApp blog post on its website, We can read :
“Additionally, if your primary device is inactive for an extended period of time, we automatically log you out of all associated devices. »
Simplified access to devices
As mentioned above, to connect an account to another phone or computer, you need to scan a QR code. However, in The last lines of the same blog postWhatsApp brought a way to connect through code system.
The proposal has been criticized by experts Who explains that this will weaken the security of the application. According to these experts, this would mechanically increase attack vectors. It is not known whether WhatsApp will take this risk into account and drop its plan or the company will find a way around it.
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