Whatsapp Unveils Native Desktop App For Windows And Mac PC

Long before now,  Whatsapp mobile chat app can only be used on desktop PC in form of APK file through third party apps that emulate android apps to PC, but today, Whatsapp has finally unleashed its native desktop .exe app for those running Windows 8 and above and Mac OS 10.9 and above respectively.

According to Whatsapp, the Whatsapp for desktop app runs natively on desktop and provides support for desktop notification as well as better keyboard shortcuts and more features.

The desktop app is designed simply as an extension to the mobile version and will function by mirroring conversations and messages from your mobile device.

To download and make use of the latest Whatsapp for desktop app, simply visit Whatsapp Download page with your PC.

After downloading Whatsapp to your desktop, launch the mobile version on your mobile device, tap on Whatsapp menu button at the top right corner of your mobile screen, select 

Whatsapp Web option and then finally scan the QR code on the desktop version with your mobile device to start using Whatsapp for desktop.

With over 1billion active users on its mobile version, Whatsapp for web will definitely pose strong challenge to any other desktop chat app out there.