WHATSAPP’S UPCOMING MULTI-ACCOUNT FEATURE COULD ELIMINATE NEED FOR PARALLEL APPS

Sun 13  August 2023:

WhatsApp, Meta’s popular instant messaging app, is reported to be adding a new multi-account feature that will allow users to add extra accounts within the same app. This long-awaited feature now allows users to quickly add additional accounts to their WhatsApp application.

According to WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.23.17.8 has introduced this functionality, which is currently being tested by a select group of beta testers.

According to the screenshot given by WABetaInfo, the meta-owned app is integrating a feature that allows individual beta testers to simply add supplemental accounts to their existing app.

Key highlights of this feature include:

• Adding New Accounts: Users can now easily add a new account by tapping on the arrow icon located beside the QR code button.
• Switching Between Accounts: The same menu provides an option to swiftly switch between different accounts.
• Account Persistence: Upon adding a new account, it remains accessible on the device until the user decides to log out.

Reportedly, this feature is designed to facilitate users in managing various types of conversations, such as private chats and work-related discussions, all within a single application. It ensures that conversations and notifications remain separate which offers the flexibility to switch between accounts without resorting to distinct devices or parallel applications.