the feature apparently isn't available on iPhones yet), allowing you to link with another device via a QR code. Companion mode was first tested in a previous WhatsApp beta, but then it was only ...

Upon your phone screen press “Link a device” Scan QR code: This step involves using a mobile phone to scan the QR code presented on a PC screen. Connected: The scanned WhatsApp message will ...

Reportedly, the upcoming feature is likely to leverage QR codes to directly transfer chat data between devices. When a user upgrades to a new phone, WhatsApp will generate a QR code on the old ...

The latest WhatsApp beta update for iOS gives users ... they can set it up as a standalone primary account or “scan a QR code to link the new account as a companion.” The update is available ...