Now Users Will Be Able to Download WhatsApp Beta App on PC Using Windows Appstore

Dec, 2021 - By SMI

A standalone desktop application for WhatsApp is now available for Windows with its beta version.

For a while, social media platform WhatsApp has been developing its application for desktops containing Windows operating systems. The beta version of the desktop WhatsApp application is now available to download from the Windows app store.

The form of WhatsApp app for desktop resembles WhatsApp Web, nonetheless, the desktop application additionally adds a few bonus features like an improved writing pad, with multi-device support. The feature of the writing pad will provide users to draw a picture with the assist of Windows Ink and share it in-app. For aid with other Windows applications, a Meta-owned organization is going to use Extensible Application Markup (XML) language.

WhatsApp is managed using a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and despite the app being not in use, the notification operates just accurately. The UWP uses multi-device characteristics, therefore users are able to receive notifications on PC despite their mobiles being out of the grid.

Even though a beta version of the app just launched, the addition of new features is expected in the upcoming period. Along with Windows, WhatsApp has also been working on an application for Mac operating system. While Apple provides using supportive apps for iPad on Mac operating system, WhatsApp will probably allow support in the future. The app for Mac operating system is supposed to have a few UI changes for working on the desktop.

In beta testing, few beta testers on WhatsApp Business for iOS and Android have gained the feature of creating Facebook advertisements. Certain advertisements are supposed to start on WhatsApp to promote businesses to boost interactions at their business accounts.

WhatsApp is still to announce when the features updated in its beta version are released to the public. This new feature will help small-scale businesses and working-class individuals by using one device for work.