This feature took very long to reach us and in June WhatsApp Head, Will Cathcart and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that this feature is quite challenging as they also have to keep in view end-to-end encryption.
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Now Cathcart has explained more about this feature in a blog post and has shared what they actually did to maintain the security of the app and users’ data. He shared images showcasing WhatsApp Message Architecture:
The image explains how the previous mechanism to encrypt/decrypt messages and how the company is trying to manage technicalities with multidevice usage. The encrypted synchronization also applies to message history, contact names, and other data, with keys maintained on the individual devices.
Learn more: https://t.co/AnFu4Qh6Hd — Will Cathcart (@wcathcart) July 14, 2021 Currently, beta will reach a limited group of people who are already a part of the beta program. WhatsApp will further improve this feature based on the feedback and will launch it for everyone lateron. Also Read: WhatsApp to Start Public Beta Testing of Multi-Device Support Soon
