WhatsApp , owned by Meta, has introduced a new app for Mac , which allows users to make video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people.
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerbergannounced the launch of the new app on his Facebook page. This announcement marks a significant step for the company, opening up new horizons and creating new opportunities for users. The app can be downloaded directly from the WhatsApp website.
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According to a blog post from the app, WhatsApp has been designed to be more Mac-friendly, offering greater comfort when using it on a larger screen. In addition, the app provides the ability to easily share files by simply dragging and dropping them into a conversation, while allowing users to access more information from their chat history.
Note: WhatsApp for macOS requires macOS 11 or later.
How to install WhatsApp on macOS
To install WhatsApp on machines running macOS (MacBook, iMac, and Mac), follow these steps:
- Visit https://www.whatsapp.com/download and download WhatsApp for Mac.
- Open the package you downloaded and follow the steps requested to install the application.
- Open the app and log in by following the steps below.
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How to log in to WhatsApp on Mac
- Open WhatsApp on Mac as well as on smartphone (iPhone or Android).
- Tap “Settings” in WhatsApp on smartphone .
- Tap “Linked Devices”.
- Select “Link a Device”.
- Scan the QR code displayed in WhatsApp on Mac, using smartphone .
- Immediately after, you will be logged into your WhatsApp account on Mac. Once logged in, you will be able to see all your conversations on your Mac.
You can use WhatsApp on your Mac, even if iPhone or Android smartphone is turned off or disconnected from the Internet.
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WhatsApp for Mac gives you the convenience of using your favorite messaging service directly from computer . With the visual and wider workspace offered by a Mac screen, the ease of managing conversations and exchanging files is truly unmatched. Connectivity between your machine and smartphone , even when it is turned off or disconnected, makes the experience even more exciting. This application is expected to change the way we work and communicate via Mac.
Source: www.gadgetsnow.com
