WhatsApp for the iPad is reportedly in the works

WhatsApp for the iPad might finally be coming soon. WABetaInfo reports that Facebook is working on the feature as it develops multi-device 2.0. This will allow you to use an iPad as a new linked device, and when the multi-device feature is enabled, you won't need to have your phone connected for it to work. The company is also reportedly working on Android tablet support.

Via: 9to5Mac

WhatsApp for iOS rolls out multi-device compatibility for some beta testers

Some iOS beta users see multi-device compatibility rollout on WhatsApp. This new feature will allow you to use the messaging app on four different devices and one mobile phone. It will give you the option to use the app on your Mac even without your iPhone on or connected online. As with other beta features, multi-device might not work that well for you now. 

Source: 9to5Mac

WhatsApp experiments with encrypted cloud backups on Android

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WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryptions for your messages. But if you back up these messages on the cloud, authorities can use a search warrant to have Google Drive or iCloud hand over access to your data. Now, the Facebook-owned messaging service has enabled tech that allows it to independently encrypt your backups in the cloud in the recent beta update on Android (2.21.15.5).

The caveat is you shouldn't forget your passcode or lose your 64-digit recovery key because you'll be locked away permanently. WhatsApp can't help you get in. If you're willing to make that tradeoff, you can try to get in the beta test group or wait for the feature to roll out to everyone. WhatsApp is also testing a version of its software that works across different devices, so you get end-to-end encryption whether you use the app on the phone or not.

Source: The Verge

Future WhatsApp update lets you send photos, videos in 'best quality'

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WhatsApp will be giving you more control over how much compression is applied to images and videos you send over its app. The company is testing this feature on its Android app, giving three quality options—Auto, Best quality, and Data saver. So, if you're worried about data caps or internet speeds, you can send a more compressed file. But if you want to send the highest possible quality that you can, there will be that option, too.

WhatsApp hasn't mentioned when this feature will officially launch. And the test is currently available on Android but not on iOS.

Source: The Verge