10 months ago
WhatsApp Brings Multi-Account Support to iOS
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets iPhone users have multiple accounts on one device.
Until now, they had to use workarounds.
In the beta version, users can add up to two accounts, and each account keeps its own chats and settings.
There's no release date yet, but it's coming soon.
WhatsApp is testing native multi-account support on iOS
Users can add up to two accounts per device
Each account operates independently with separate chat history and settings
Notifications indicate which account they belong to
Feature currently available only in beta version
- Who
- WhatsApp users
- What
- can now use multiple accounts on one iPhone
- Where
- on iOS devices
- When
- currently in beta testing
- Why
- to simplify managing personal and professional communications
Proponents of the Feature
Potential Concerns
Convenience
Proponents of the Feature
Allows users to manage personal and professional communications on one device
Potential Concerns
Potential privacy concerns with multiple accounts on one device
Key facts
- Current Availability
- Beta version on TestFlight
- Max Accounts per Device
- Two
- Independence of Accounts
- Yes, each account has separate chat history and settings
Quotes
WaBetaInfo
“The latest WhatsApp beta in development has been spotted with the option to switch between accounts on the same phone”
news18.com
“The messaging app will get a new Account list option in settings and tapping that will let you add a new account in WhatsApp”
news18.com
Sources
WhatsApp Beta for iOS Brings Multi-Account Support to iPhone Users
WhatsApp on iPhone could soon have a nifty feature which Android has had for years
WhatsApp Testing Support For Multiple Accounts On Same Phone: How It Might Work
