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WhatsApp rumored to introduce multi-device support and search module

WhatsApp rumored to introduce multi-device support and search module
  • PublishedJune 13, 2020

WhatsApp has been reportedly testing new features such as multi-device support that will be introduced within the next few days. The Facebook-owned instant messaging platform has been testing new features every week. According to WABetaInfo, the company has been testing multi-device support functionality and the arrival is imminent.

If the multi-device support is introduced, we can expect to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices. Moreover, WhatsApp also testing improved search, chat clearing, and other related features.

The reports indicate that WhatsApp is currently testing multi-device support on both Android and iOS. You will be able to easily perform multitasking including the ability to switch from one device to another. The company is currently testing a multi-device feature with support for up to four devices. The feature will be useful if you work with multiple devices.

Currently, WhatsApp is designed to work with only one mobile number. However, you can now work with both mobile and WhatsApp Web simultaneously. The new feature is developed in such a way that if you login to your WhatsApp in a secondary smartphone, you will not be logged out from the first device.

As of this writing, the search facility is lacking in WhatsApp. There are reports that WhatsApp will enable users to search chats by “date” in not only individual chat but also groups. You will be able to search chats, images, videos based on relevant date. This feature is under beta testing stage on iOS but will land on Android platform by the end of June. The search module will also be implemented on WhatsApp Web.

Some of the other popular features are enhanced storage usage, new clear chat functionality including ShareChat support. Recently, the company implemented several features to combat the spread of fake news amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the introduction of chatbots and limited forward messaging functionality.

Written By
Anand Narayanaswamy

Anand Narayanaswamy is the founder of Android Rules and is an active blogger and social media influencer. Anand had contributed several articles for various publishers across the world. He is also an active contributor to a popular India-based technology magazine. He also works as a social media influencer for various popular brands. Anand can be reached at netans@gmail.com

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