The Meta-owned platform is reportedly testing WhatsApp iPad support in a bid to bring the long-awaited version of the popular chat app to Apple’s tablet, according to details shared by feature tracker WABetaInfo. Companion mode for iPad comes months after WhatsApp added support for connecting to other iPhone or Android devices. WhatsApp is also testing a new group calling interface on the latest Android beta version. Improvements to the group calling interface should make it easier for users to initiate calls in groups with the maximum number of users allowed by WhatsApp.
spot On the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.19.1.71 launched by WABetaInfo, users who signed up to receive a beta version of the app through Apple’s TestFlight app can now install the chat app on their iPad. WhatsApp currently runs on phones running iOS 12 and above, which means the tablet version should also require a similar iOS version.
Users using the latest WhatsApp iOS beta should be able to open WhatsApp Settings and tap link device > link device to start the process of connecting a new device in companion mode. WhatsApp will then sync recent messages to your iPad, and you can use your tablet to send text messages.
WhatsApp beta for iPad is now available for download via the TestFlight app
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It’s worth noting that, like most other platforms that support companion mode, you can send and receive messages even if your primary smartphone is out of network range or turned off due to a drained battery.
At the same time, WABetaInfo pointed out that on the WhatsApp beta of Android 2.23.19.16, the improved call interface will not be displayed Create call link Options in the Calls tab on the app’s home screen.The app now displays instead new call option containing the text “Call one or more contacts.” At the same time, the floating action button (FAB) in the lower right corner of the interface now contains a plus icon.
Currently, you can invite up to 15 participants to your group call, and additional members can join up to the 32-member limit. While the maximum number of group call participants in the latest beta is still 32 (including the person initiating the call), you can now add 32 participants to the call from the start, which is expected to reduce the number of group members confusion. Feature tracker.
Last week, WhatsApp started testing a feature that would allow users Automatically verify security numbers on the app. The new feature, called “Key Transparency,” is designed to enable the process of verifying a secure number with another WhatsApp user and verify that the conversation is secure and protected by end-to-end encryption.
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