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However, linked devices (using WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop or Facebook Portal) will become disconnected if people don't use their phone for over 14 days. [202] The multi-device beta can only show messages for the last 3 months on the web version, which was not the case without the beta because the web version was syncing with the phone. [203]
The secondary device is a computer running a desktop operating system, which serves as a companion for the primary device. Desktop messaging clients on secondary devices do not function independently, as they are reliant on the mobile phone maintaining an active network connection for login authentication and syncing messages.
A classic example of instant messaging on a desktop computer: the left window of this software showing a list of contacts ("buddy list") and the right window an active IM conversation An example of instant messaging on mobile, featuring the exchange of pictures and audio on top of text
iMessage is an instant messaging service developed by Apple Inc. and launched in 2011. iMessage functions exclusively on Apple platforms – including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS – as part of Apple's approach to inter-device integration, which has been described by media outlets as a means of achieving vendor lock-in.
The AOL App gives you access to all the best of AOL, including Mail's innovative features and settings. With the app version of AOL Mail, you'll be able to add accounts, send mail, organize your mailbox, and more on either Android or iOS.
It is a native component of Windows 10 (since version 1809) and Windows 11, where it is a UWP app and consists of a driver that communicates with the Link to Windows [6] app on the mobile device. Phone Link makes use of Wi-Fi , Bluetooth for voice calls, or mobile data .
Pairing, sometimes known as bonding, is a process used in computer networking that helps set up an initial linkage between computing devices to allow communications between them. The most common example is used in Bluetooth, [1] where the pairing process is used to link devices like a Bluetooth headset with a mobile phone.
Apple – iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, and newer devices with iOS 8 or later. [34] Some carriers may not support all models or all iOS versions. BlackBerry – Curve 8320, 8520, 8820, Curve 8900, Pearl 8120 and 8220, Bold 9700, Bold 9780, Torch 9800, Blackberry 9105, 9300, Blackberry Bold 9900 with OS 7.1 [35] Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, all Google ...