WhatsApp tests calls and messages without using phone for new system

The new feature will be rolled out to a small group of users as a beta test before it is extended to all of its estimated two billion accounts.

WhatsApp may soon be available across a number of devices without your phone Picture: Nick Ansell/PA

WhatsApp is piloting a new system which will allow users to access the app from a number of devices without using their phone.

The encrypted messaging service can currently only “mirror” the contents of the app stored on a customer’s phone on one other device at a time.