WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes are expected to remove several limitations associated with linked devices, although the Android implementation remains limited to selected beta testers for now.
WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
