WABetaInfo reports that the new beta shows a screen indicating that it is possible to have another mobile device as a “companion” device for the multi-device setup. This could be either a phone or tablet. Pairing the two involves having the primary device scan a QR code on the secondary one. The implementation of this companion device also means that you can use a tablet as your secondary device too. Of course, that will rely on WhatsApp making dedicated apps for both Android tablets as well as the many versions of iPads. For what it’s worth, we’ve at least seen reports of the latter being in the works. All that being said, there’s still no date as to when this feature will be available on the general build of WhatsApp. The hope is that it comes sooner rather than later, considering the utility of multi-devices. (Source: WABetaInfo)
