WhatsApp users can link iPad to their accounts on Android soon
New update is under development and not ready to be released to beta testers
Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new update that would allow users to link an iPadas a companion device, WaBetaInfo reported.
According to the app-tracking website, the new update — named "iPad support — linked device" — is underdevelopment andnot ready to be released to beta testers.
The new feature will allow users to be able to linkan iPad to their WhatsApp account on Android in a future update.
Previously, the instant messaging app announced that was allowing users to linkan additional iOS device to an existing WhatsApp account. Users could link up to four devices without disrupting privacy and security.
In the latest update, WhatsApp is now working onadding compatibility with iPad as a new linked device.
The screenshot above shows that iPad can finally be linked to your WhatsApp account on Android.
"Since WhatsApp has recently released companion mode on iOS (and it’s gradually rolling out to some accounts), we can deduce that the next step is to release the app compatible with iPad. The fact that WhatsApp is currently working to make the application recognise iPad as a linked device could confirm that the app will be released to the public soon," the WhatsApp watcher said.