WhatsApp replacing Electron with native apps for Windows and Mac

[Jan]

WhatsApp launches native Windows app — Mac app in the works

Meta Platforms has launched a native WhatsApp desktop application for Windows that no longer uses the web-based Electron framework.

"WhatsApp Desktop users have been using our web-based desktop app (WhatsApp Desktop) or our browser-based app (WhatsApp Web)," WhatsApp said.

 

[prod]

Have we gone full circle now?

Native desktop apps -> Electron Apps -> Native desktop apps

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Have we gone full circle now?

Native desktop apps -> Electron Apps -> Native desktop apps

guess its easier to spy/Monetize on people in a native app,

 

[backstreetboy]

"WhatsApp Desktop users have been using our web-based desktop app (WhatsApp Desktop) or our browser-based app (WhatsApp Web)," WhatsApp said.

No they've been using Telegram.

 

[FiestaST]

Native WhatsApp for macOS goes into public beta

WhatsApp didn’t have a true desktop version until recently – both the Windows and Mac apps just wrapped the web version in an Electron shell. This changed last year when Windows got a native version and a native version for macOS went into beta. Initially, it was closed beta available only to TestFlight participants, but now everyone (with a Mac) can get it.

You can download it from the official site, it is available for macOS Big Sur and newer. The site warns that this version is still in early stages of development.

https://www.gsmarena.com/native_whatsapp_for_macos_goes_into_public_beta-news-57319.php

https://faq.whatsapp.com/451924530376167/?locale=en_US&cms_platform=web

WhatsApp native beta for macOS is now available for download | WABetaInfo

Discover a new app for WhatsApp: WhatsApp beta for macOS Catalyst app is ready for download on the official website!

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