Here are the features that make it better than using the web app in your default browser.

But both iOS and Android users can get a lot out of our Top 10 WhatsApp tips and tricks article. We’ve highlighted the reasons in our WhatsApp for Web explainer post. Which in turn means they also can’t use the desktop app. Sorry iOS users: Because of the way WhatsApp for Web works, sending private information wirelessly to a computer, iOS users can’t take benefit of the feature.

Think of it as a browser specific to the WhatsApp for Web service. That means all your conversations still go through the Android app securely and as it’s not a third party client, the chances of WhatsApp turning against the app are pretty thin. It’s just a wrapper for the WhatsApp for Web client. It’s available for free on Windows, Mac and Linux. Unofficial WhatsApp for Desktop ( use this Github download link if the website doesn’t work for you) is a free and open source app created by Alexandru Rosianu (who has also made a similar Facebook Messenger app for desktop users).

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