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Signal tests Android phones as linked devices
Signal’s beta now lets users link an Android phone or tablet as a second device, with chat history syncing across devices.
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Signal has started testing a long-requested feature in its beta app: the ability to link an Android smartphone or tablet to an existing account as a second device.
Until now, using two phones with Signal typically meant relying on a separate phone number. This new setup is much simpler. On Android, users can connect a second phone or tablet to their main account, with chats and message history synced across devices.
The linking process uses a QR code, which must be scanned from the primary device. On tablets, Signal is also testing a two-panel interface, with chats on the left and conversations on the right.
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The move brings Signal closer to WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage, where multi-device support has long been standard. Signal has not provided a launch date yet, and the feature remains limited to the beta version for now.
The change is notable because Signal has lagged behind rivals on device flexibility, even as multi-device messaging has become a baseline expectation for modern chat apps.
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via ITzine
