WhatsApp has constantly evolved to meet the needs of its users. The latest innovation announced takes the platform one step forward towards customization and practicality. The company of Mark Zuckerberg indeed announced ability to manage two WhatsApp accounts from a single device. Here's how it will be implemented, and what the implications will be for users who, however, can already use this function using certain smartphones.
WhatsApp's "innovation": managing two accounts on a single device
WhatsApp recently announced a feature that many users have been waiting for: the ability to log in two accounts on the same device. This feature will prove useful for those who need alternate use between your professional and personal accounts without the need to log out.
The introduction of this feature will eliminate the inconvenience of having to carry two phones or worrying about sending messages from the wrong account. Users will be able to easily switch between the two accounts through the settings page of the app, clicking on the arrow next to the name to find the “Add account” option. Each account will retain its own settings privacy and notification, allowing separate and personalized management of communications.
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When dual accounts will be available
The new WhatsApp dual account feature will be available for Android devices in the next weeks. To set up a second account, you will need a second phone number and an additional SIM card, or a device that supports multiple SIMs or eSIMs
As Meta pointed out, it's important only use the official version of WhatsApp to ensure the security and privacy of communications. The use of false or imitative versions could compromise the protection of personal data.
Some smartphone manufacturers, such as Samsung, have already introduced similar functions, allowing the management of two separate accounts for different apps, including WhatsApp, through the “Double Account” function.So for users in possession of these smartphones, the novelty will not be exactly new.