WhatsApp, a messaging platform, is reportedly testing two new features for Android. One is companion mode support for Android tablets and the other is the Do Not Disturb API for missed calls on the Google-owned operating system. This companion mode allows users to add a secondary device as a companion for their primary phone with WhatsApp on it and access the same instant messaging account on different smartphones and tablets. While the Do Not Disturb API will now notify the user that their missed call notification has been disabled due to Do Not Disturb mode.
According to a report from WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.21.6 is now rolling out to some beta testers. This update would bring Companion Mode for Android tablets and releases a particular version of Companion Mode to allow users to link their WhatsApp account to the tablet.
A user can use the same account on up to four multiple devices, including a tablet. In order to link WhatsApp account to Android tablet, users can open WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices and scan the QR code. This feature was spotted by the feature tracker earlier this year. It allows multiple users to access the same account on different Android handsets. Users won’t have to sign out of one phone to use WhatsApp on another phone. Additionally, the report also states that switching WhatsApp to companion mode will erase locally stored messages and data.
The second alleged upcoming feature was spotted recently. It supports Do Not Disturb (DND) API, for missed calls on WhatsApp for Android. This feature is under development and WhatsApp is working on bringing it for a future app update. WhatsApp for Android 2.22.21.7 beta release provides the ability to detect when DND mode is enabled. When a call is missed and the phone’s do not disturb mode is on, the reason why a call was missed is highlighted in the conversation and call history section.
Earlier it was reported that WhatsApp is working on the same feature for iOS using a new API for iOS 15.
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