WhatsApp for Windows and OS X

[Arthur]

Download (Windows and OS X)

 

Introducing WhatsApp's desktop app

Today we're introducing a desktop app so you have a new way to stay in touch anytime and anywhere - whether on your phone or computer at home or work. Like WhatsApp Web, our desktop app is simply an extension of your phone: the app mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device.

 

The new desktop app is available for Windows 8+ and Mac OS 10.9+ and is synced with WhatsApp on your mobile device. Because the app runs natively on your desktop, you'll have support for native desktop notifications, better keyboard shortcuts, and more.

 

To download the app, visit https://www.whatsapp.com/download from your desktop browser. Then, open the app and scan the QR code using the WhatsApp app on your phone (look for WhatsApp Web menu under Settings).

 

Just like WhatsApp Web, the new desktop app lets you message with friends and family while your phone stays in your pocket.

 

Source: https://blog.whatsapp.com/10000621/Introducing-WhatsApps-desktop-app

 

[mikkydoos]

Ooooh.

[sparkeh]

Awesome. Setup in and working in less than 30 secs. This is good stuff.

[Zoom7000]

As far as I can see, this is just a wrapper for the WhatsApp Web app. What we need is a truly independent app that doesn't need the phone to be connected.

[sparkeh]

As far as I can see, this is just a wrapper for the WhatsApp Web app. What we need is a truly independent app that doesn't need the phone to be connected.

Mmm it is, but its still great for certain situations.

[mb2k01]

The app doesn't appear to work if you are on SWGfL and/or using proxy settings on your machine.

(If I tether my phone and use my 4G connection it works fine, so assume its one or both of the above causing the issue)

[MatthewL]

I've been using it via web for a while but this is handy.

[webman]

Despite the website saying requires Windows 8 or higher, it seems to be running OK on Windows 7 for me.

[FN-GM]

Works pretty well. I didn't see what the point was, but its making things a little easier. Especially with sending links etc.

 

If WhatsApp did video calls that would make it excellent!

[Arthur]

WhatsApp Desktop is now available from the Microsoft Store.

 

www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/p/whatsapp-desktop/9nksqgp7f2nh?rtc=1

[Zoom7000]

WhatsApp really need to give us the ability to untether from our phones so that it can be used anywhere and everywhere. And also, a true iPad app!

[free780]

It's tied to the idea that identity is going to be on the phone more and more. Think 2 factor authentication.

[elsiegee40]

It's tied to the idea that identity is going to be on the phone more and more. Think 2 factor authentication.

 

You can have 2 factor authentication and run your ID on multiple devices. I could really do with being able to have it on my tablet as well as my phone.