Meta’s cross-platform messaging service, WhatsApp, recently introduced a new feature that enabled users to link one account on up to four Android smartphones using companion mode and it is now being rolled out to Apple iPhone users.
How Companion Mode Works Across Multiple Devices
This feature allows users to link a single WhatsApp account to up to four Android smartphones, and it is now being rolled out to Apple iPhone users. With Companion Mode, users can enjoy seamless connectivity across multiple devices. When companion mode is enabled, all the linked devices sync directly with the cloud, where, companion devices will receive text messages, multimedia, voice notes, and more even when the primary device is not connected to the internet. Keep in mind, if the primary device loses internet access for an extended duration, WhatsApp will automatically log out from the companion devices. The stable WhatsApp for iOS version 23.10.76 is currently being rolled out in phases. With this update, users can link an existing WhatsApp account from a primary Android or iOS device to up to three additional iPhones.
Additional Features in the Latest WhatsApp Update
The latest WhatsApp update for iOS devices also introduces several other features. These include GIF auto playback, the ability to link WhatsApp calls to the iOS calendar, and the option to save important messages while using the disappearing message feature. Users can visit the App Store, download the latest version for free, and experience the latest WhatsApp features on their iPhones.
How to Link an Existing Account to Additional iPhones
Users can simply follow the setup processor and then click on the “link this device to an existing account” and scan the barcode on the iPhone from the primary smartphone to add an iPhone as a companion device.
Rollout of Companion Mode to Apple iPhone Users
If you don’t have this feature, note that some accounts may receive it over the coming weeks, as indicated in the official changelog. Please stay ahead by regularly updating WhatsApp from the App Store and the TestFlight app to get the feature in the future in case you don’t have it after installing this update. We were able to install the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS on an iPhone. However, we were not able to use the companion feature, which is expected to roll out in the next few days.
