WhatsApp is reportedly testing two Android features: the first is the Android tablet''s companion mode, while the other is the Do not disturb API for missing calls on the Google-owned operating system. The Do not Disturb API will now notify the user that their missed call notification was blocked due to the Do not Disturb mode.
According to reports by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.6 is now available to some beta testers. Companion Mode is also being introduced for Android tablets and allows users to link their WhatsApp account to the tablet. In order to connect the same account, open WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices and type in the QR code.
The feature was first spotted earlier this year by the feature tracker. It allows multiple users to access the same account on different Android handsets. Users will not have to log out of one phone to use WhatsApp on another, according to the report. Also, switching to WhatsApp''s Companion Mode will erase locally stored messages and information.
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The second feature spotted recently is the use of the Do not disturb (DND) API for missed calls on WhatsApp for Android. This feature is in progress and WhatsApp is working on bringing this feature to the future version of the app. DND mode is provided for every call that is not detected. The reason for a call being missed will be highlighted in the conversation and the call history section.
WhatsApp is apparently working on the same iOS feature by using a new API for iOS 15. The information is reportedly stored locally and is not shared with WhatsApp.