According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called “side-by-side mode” for Android tablet users. This feature allows users to switch between conversations without losing track of their current chat, giving them more control over the WhatsApp interface on their Android tablet.

This new mode splits the screen, allowing users to view multiple conversations at once; this can be especially helpful for those who frequently chat with multiple people at the same time. However, this can result in a smaller space for each conversation.

Fortunately, users have the option to turn off parallel viewing in their WhatsApp settings if they prefer a larger interface for their conversation. This option can be turned off in WhatsApp Settings > Chats. This update is currently available to some beta users and will be rolled out to more users in the coming days, allowing Android tablet users to chat seamlessly.

Alongside this new feature, WhatsApp also launched the multi-device sign-in feature, which allows users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices. This update is rolling out to users worldwide and allows them to connect up to four additional devices to their WhatsApp account.

The multi-device WhatsApp sign-in feature is great for users who frequently switch between multiple devices or share their accounts with family members. This feature is designed to make it easy to communicate with friends and family without the hassle of logging in and out on multiple devices.

WhatsApp is also expected to offer an individual chat lock feature that allows users to add an extra layer of security to their chats, and a Companion mode that allows users to mirror their WhatsApp accounts to a smartphone and tablet simultaneously.

In addition, WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a new feature that will allow users to annotate forwarded messages. WhatsApp is also said to be working on adding animated emoji support to the platform, which will allow users to send animated emojis to their contacts in their chats.