WhatsApp to finally let users log out on primary device, feature spotted in beta

WhatsApp may soon offer a long-awaited feature that allows users to log out of their accounts on their primary device, without resorting to deleting the account altogether. According to a report by Android Authority, the feature has surfaced in the latest WhatsApp beta release (version 2.25.17.37).

Currently, WhatsApp only allows users to log out on linked devices, such as desktops or tablets. On smartphones, users can either uninstall the app or delete their account — a drastic step that wipes all data and removes them from groups. But the new beta…