Whatsapp Introduce desktop app for PCs
In a bid to broaden the relevance and importance of its text messaging mobile app, Whatsapp has introduced a desktop version that could be installed on personal computers and laptops that run on Microsoft’s Windows Operating system or Apple’s Mac OS.
The Facebook owned Social messaging app announced the introduction of the new platform on Tuesday via a post on Whatsapp’s official blog.
“Today we’re introducing a desktop app
so you have a new way to stay in touch anytime and anywhere – whether on
your phone or computer at home or work. Like WhatsApp
Web, our desktop app is simply an extension of your phone: the app
mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device,” the post
reads.
As with the mobile version, the Whatsapp
desktop version will allow for one-on-one and group conversations, with
the ability to send photos, emojis, files and audio. It also gives the
user an expended keyboard shortcuts and supports desktop notifications.
There’s a caveat though, the app is only available for PCs running Windows 8 or higher and Mac PCs running OS 10.9 and above.
To download the Whatsapp for desktop app, simply visit https://www.whatsapp.com/download/ from your desktop browser.
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