"WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature on iOS that gives users clearer visibility into devices connected to their account. The update is arriving through the TestFlight beta programme with version 25.37.10.71 and introduces a dedicated way to track certain automatically connected devices. While the feature is currently limited in scope, early signs suggest WhatsApp is testing it with a wider audience, including some users on the stable App Store release, as part of a gradual rollout."
"The new feature adds a Peripherals list within WhatsApp's existing Linked devices menu, according to a post by feature tracker WABetaInfo. It allows users to see peripherals that connect automatically to their account without requiring a QR code scan or a six-digit verification code. These connections happen silently in the background and are designed for supported devices that rely on seamless pairing rather than manual setup, according to the post."
"At present, the Apple Watch is the only supported peripheral. When connected, it appears in the peripherals list along with details such as the device name and the last active time. This adds a permanent indicator that an Apple Watch is connected to a user's WhatsApp account for transparency and helps users confirm that messages and notifications are syncing correctly between the iPhone and the watch."
WhatsApp for iOS is rolling out a Peripherals list within the Linked Devices menu via TestFlight beta version 25.37.10.71. The Peripherals list displays devices that connect automatically without QR code or verification code, showing device name and last active time. The feature currently supports the Apple Watch as a peripheral and provides a persistent indicator of watch connectivity and sync status between iPhone and watch. Peripherals connect silently in the background and cannot be disconnected from WhatsApp; removal requires uninstalling the related app on the peripheral. The rollout appears gradual and is visible to some stable App Store users.
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