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  • Updated: July 16, 2021

WhatsApp New Feature Allows Users Send, Receive Messages Without Use Of Phones

WhatsApp New Feature Allows Users Send, Receive Messages Wit

Whatsapp has just launched a new feature that is sure to be the talk of the social media world soon.

According to Facebook engineers, the new functionality will allow users to utilize the massively popular service on several "non-phone" devices without having to log in to the smartphone app.

The developers have verified that this functionality will be offered as a beta version, with only a small set of individuals receiving it. This is because the creators want to find and correct any minor flaws or issues that may arise as a result of employing this new function. While employing this function, WhatsApp's major feature, end-to-end encryption, will be available.

WhatsApp's software design, according to Facebook developers, has to be completely overhauled. They say this because the app's primary device is currently a smartphone app. As a result, the phone becomes the only source of truth for all user data and the sole device capable of end-to-end encrypting messages or initiating calls for another user. And the content displayed on WhatsApp Web is essentially a mirror of what is displayed on WhatsApp.

On Wednesday, July 14, Facebook engineers published a blog post that stated:

“With this new capability, you can now use WhatsApp on your phone and up to four other non-phone devices simultaneously – even if your phone battery is dead."

WhatsApp can already be used on “companion devices,” such as PCs, but messages are routed in such a way that it will not operate if the user's smartphone is offline or has no battery. According to the business, "the new WhatsApp multi-device design removes these impediments" by eliminating the need for a smartphone to conduct every function.

Engineers from WhatsApp also stated that the app's security is unaffected.

The blog post also stated:

“Each companion device will connect to your WhatsApp independently while maintaining the same level of privacy and security through end-to-end encryption that people who use WhatsApp have come to expect.”

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