WhatsApp is working on a desktop app for macOS
After releasing the new WhatsApp beta for Windows on the Microsoft Store, WhatsApp is now working on a new desktop app for macOS so you can link your device from WhatsApp beta for Android or iOS to WhatsApp for macOS!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the app? | WhatsApp for macOS |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on the new desktop app for macOS for a future update. |
| I've downloaded WhatsApp Desktop from the official WhatsApp website but it is always the same desktop app. Why? | This is a different app and it is not available to the public since it is under development, but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is working on a message reply shortcut on the Desktop app |
WhatsApp is developing a new app for Mac
Last year, we shared an article announcing WhatsApp beta for Windows: a rewritten app from scratch already compatible with multi-device. This was the best news for people that use Windows 10 and newer versions because it is a Universal Windows Platform app. Even with features still missing, this is a big project as the app is very stable. But there is more: we have also announced that WhatsApp was working on a macOS app and we can finally show an exclusive screenshot today!
As you can see in this screenshot, when you open WhatsApp for macOS for the first time, you need to link your phone by scanning the QR Code: you will be able to scan the QR code generated by WhatsApp for macOS right within WhatsApp Settings > Linked devices. We will also be able to link WhatsApp for Android to WhatsApp for macOS. So people do not need to switch to iOS if they are using WhatsApp on an Android device. Since it will be possible to link an Android device to WhatsApp for macOS, it is possible that WhatsApp will let people use WhatsApp on Android and iOS at the same time in the future.
We can also announce that WhatsApp has improved some details of the user interface of the app. This way, it will be easier to use WhatsApp on your Mac. In addition, this is a native app built with Mac Catalyst. Unfortunately, this app is under development so it is not possible to download it from the App Store on your Mac at the moment. A release date is unknown at the moment so we do not know when it will be released to the public. We will post more when further details are available, so be sure to frequently visit our website if you're interested in the development of the macOS app!
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