The latest beta for Android WhatsApp reveals a new capability: linking an iPad as a secondary device to a single WhatsApp account. This update was reported by the WABetaInfo portal, highlighting the growing trend of cross‑device synchronization.
Inside WhatsApp beta version 2.23.12.12, testers can see the groundwork for iPad pairing. The feature has begun appearing in Google Play in select regions, signaling a staged rollout that often precedes a wider public release.
What this means in practice is an expansion of WhatsApp’s multi‑device support. Since early 2023, the messenger has allowed simultaneous access on multiple platforms, starting with iOS. A single main device can now be linked to up to four additional devices, providing a more flexible workflow for users who rely on several gadgets beyond their primary handset.
WABetaInfo notes that the option to connect an iPad as an extra device is slated to go live publicly only after the official WhatsApp client for Apple tablets reaches general availability. The feature remains under development, and the exact launch window has not been disclosed by the developers yet.
In a separate note, former reports from socialbites.ca mentioned a Moscow court fining WhatsApp 3 million rubles unrelated to the current beta developments, tying the case to the Lyrica drug controversy rather than the messaging app features themselves.