Finally, WhatsApp is working on a redesign of its desktop app for macOS
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WhileWhatsAppintroduces message reactions and further improvements to its desktop app onWindows 11, it looks as thoughApple’smacOSis next on its agenda.
According toWABetaInfo, you will be able to link up anAndroidphone, as well as aniPhoneto the app on macOS, allowing the multiple devices feature to be used. This enables your messages to be managed regardless of your smartphone being switched off.
It’s a welcome improvement for macOS users, as they may have felt left behind after the redesign thatWhatsApp Desktophas been given forWindows 11. But withWWDCon the horizon for June, there’s a chance we may see the redesign arrive for Mac users sooner than later.
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There was a time when you would use your laptop or PC to load up MSN Messenger, AIM, or Adium, depending on your tastes and where your friends and family were on most.
But with the advent of apps in 2008 with Apple’s App Store,WhatsAppslowly rose through the ranks high enough to be available to other devices and apps, such as your web browser, and recently, theApple Watch.
Meta’s messaging app wants to be accessible to the laptop and PC likeMSN Messengerwas. The desktop app on Windows 11 already offers message reactions, video, and voice calls, alongside being able to send gifs to one another.
Having the same experience on macOS after previous versions missing out on these features, will be a big benefit to many, and will result in one less tab being used for WhatsApp Web, where you can manage your messages within a web browser.
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As we’re not far off fromWWDC 2022, we could see improvements to iMessage from Apple, which would also be welcome. Seeing new effects or faster ways to access stickers and emojis, would be a great improvement.
But it looks like we’re close to seeing WhatsApp on macOS as its own app, and that’s only a good thing for its users.
Daryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time, he’s written a book, ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’. His second book, ‘50 Years of Boss Fights’, came out in 2024, with a third book coming in 2025. He also has a newsletter called ‘Springboard’. He’s usually found playing games old and new on his Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that’s about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line.
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