


However, if you don’t have access to Whatsapp’s Multi-Device Beta function, do not log out of Whatsapp on your smartphone or go offline. That’s it! You will automatically get logged into Whatsapp Web on your iPad, from where you can use Whatsapp just like you use it on your smartphone device. Read also: WhatsApp Communities have been announced in an effort to improve group conversations Step 6: Scan the QR code displayed on Whatsapp Web on your iPad’s screen through the scanner that appears next in the app’s interface on your smartphone. Step 5: Tap on the Link a Device button and pass the biometric check. Step 4: Click on the Linked Devices option. It's unclear when the iPad app will be released.Step 3: Now, open Whatsapp on your Android or iOS smartphone and tap on the three dots in the top right corner of its interface. All three applications will work with WhatsApp's multi-device feature, so there is no need to have a phone on and connected to the internet to use the apps. In both cases, the app will be created based on universal APIs, making it easier to develop for their respective ecosystems. The Mac version of WhatsApp is interesting as the publication says that it's based on the unreleased iPad app, with some minor tweaks. The Windows app will be built under the Universal Windows Platform, and the Mac app will be built under Apple's Catalyst. WABetaInfo is now reporting that WhatsApp is developing Windows and Mac applications. Related: Universal Apps: Best macOS Apps Compatible With M1 Macs (So Far) WhatsApp makes it clear that multi-device still maintain end-to-end encryption. Before, there wasn't an easy way to access WhatsApp on another device without having a primary device connected to the internet. Regardless, multi-device is a fantastic feature and is welcomed for those who carry multiple phones. So these limitations could be a product of being in beta.
