Windows PCs may get a standalone WhatsApp desktop app

Microsoft and WhatsApp are reportedly working closely on a desktop version of the popular instant messaging application.

By: INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
| Updated on: Aug 19 2022, 23:33 IST
WhatsApp does already have an app for the desktop but it’s basically just a port of the company’s web app.
WhatsApp does already have an app for the desktop but it’s basically just a port of the company’s web app. (REUTERS)

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly working with Microsoft to deliver a proper desktop app.

WhatsApp is one of the few developers that consistently delivered updates to its Windows Phone app, but a report by Windows Central suggests WhatsApp is actually getting ready to deliver a proper desktop app as well, TheNextWeb reported on Saturday.

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Concept art for a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of WhatsApp showed up on Behance before being promptly removed. It appeared to be a native Windows app with UWP design tenets like acrylic transparency, the report said.

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Furthermore, a description of the project suggested Microsoft and WhatsApp were working closely on the project.

Rewinding a bit, WhatsApp does already have an app for the desktop but it's basically just a port of the company's web app.

While the web app is pretty functional, it misses out on important features like voice and video calling.

This UWP project, on the other hand, clearly shows buttons necessary for calls. It also looks a lot nicer.

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First Published Date: 16 Jun, 14:32 IST
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