Goal has begun to test this functionality in the beta version Of the application, indicating that the iPhone will soon be able to handle two WhatsApp accounts simultaneously.
WhatsApp for iPhone I match Android
WhatsApp for Android does already have multiple accounts compatibility since 2023. However, iPhone users have been forced to settle for a single account by device, despite the fact that iPhones have support for Dual SIM, which It would allow connecting two different telephone numbers. Now, finally, after more than a year abandoned, this functionality will reach the iPhone.
Goal has begun to implement the test of this functionality in the beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone, which suggests that the update will be a reality in the coming months. Specifically, version 25.2.10.70, launched in TestFlight, already includes this development phase feature, allowing users Add a second account scanning a QR code or configuring the application again with the second phone number.
The process of adding a secondary account seems to be simple: it is enough to scan a QR code, which links the second account to your iPhone as a “partner”, or configure the app from scratch with the additional number. Through these options, WhatsApp will allow users to easily manage two telephone numbers without having to resort to alternatives such as WhatsApp Business.
Although this function is still in the test phase and is not available for all users, it is expected to be available in the public version of the application in the coming months, which would end the limitation that until now had affected users of iPhone. This represents a great improvement, especially for those who manage different numbers for personal and professional purposes, facilitating the separation of both accounts without having to change device or use third -party services.
WhatsApp Business, the solution for now
The arrival of this feature also marks a significant advance in the evolution of the app, which has recently improved its call experience with support for video effects, filters and the possibility of sending the photos in a higher resolution. These improvements, together with the possibility of managing two accounts, consolidate WhatsApp as one of the most complete messaging applications in the market.
At the moment, if you are an iPhone user and want to have two accounts, the only viable option is to resort to WhatsApp Business For one of them. However, with this new development functionality, this problem will be solved, allowing iPhone users to enjoy the same flexibility as Android users in terms of account management.
With this update, Meta seems to be addressing one of the main demands of WhatsApp users for iPhone, making sure that its platform remains competitive in front of other messaging applications that already allow the use of multiple accounts on a single device.
