WhatsApp rolls out new native Windows client, with Mac version in the works

The native Windows version messaging app appears to be gradually rolling out, with some users still on the web-based version. — Photo by Dima Solomin on Unsplash

According to WhatsApp, the latest update to their Windows client is now available to users and is a huge upgrade compared to the original web-based version.

The Meta-owned messaging platform claims increased reliability and speed, updated design and optimisation for the desktop operating system, along with the ability to continue receiving notifications and messages even when a user’s phone is not connected to the Internet.