Wait Is Over :WhatsApp Launched For PC & MAC
WhatsApp has launched the most awaited update WhatsAppDesktop Application that links with your phone so that you can message from your
computer. The addition to WhatsApp's capabilities brings it in line with
Facebook's
other messaging platform Messenger, which has a native Windows 10 app in addition to
a web version.
The
desktop app works in exactly the same way as WhatsApp web, launched in January
2015 and it is available to download now for Windows 8 and above, and Mac OS
10.9 and above.
You'll
need to download the WhatsApp desktop app first
Now scan the QR code on your
computer screen using your Smartphone, as we mentioned. To do this, open the
WhatsApp app on your Smartphone, go to Settings then WhatsApp Web and the box
will appear ready to scan your desktop screen.
Your
messages and conversations will then appear on your computer screen. You can
change the size of the window, as well as minimize it if you want to. On Mac,
any new messages will appear in the top right of your display, as they do with
other applications such as Mail and Slack.
To view
your profile, change your status or change your profile picture, click on your
picture at the top of the desktop app. Next to your picture is the symbol that
will allow you to start a new chat, while the small arrow next to new chat
symbol will bring up a drop down menu.
The drop
down menu is where you will find your archived chats, another way to get to
your profile and status, as well as the option to start a new group. The
settings are also within this menu, consisting of access to any blocked
contacts and notification preferences, including turning sound on or off, as
well as choosing whether or not to show previews.
Hovering
over each individual chat in the main screen will also bring up a small arrow
for that particular chat, offering a couple more options. You can archive a
chat, mute it, delete it or mark it as unread from here.
There
are also more options in each individual chat. At the top left of a particular
chat, you'll see their name and when they were last online, if they have this
feature activated. In the top right, there is the paperclip symbol for
attaching any media, along with another small arrow that brings up another drop
down menu. Within this menu, you can select messages within that particular
chat, mute the chat, clear it and delete that particular chat, as well as see contact
information for that person.
Emoticons
and audio notes are also available on the WhatsApp desktop app. You'll find
these in the same place as you would on the Smartphone app, either side of the
message typing box. To send an audio message, press and hold the microphone
symbol in the bottom right with your mouse and chat away to your computer.
Get Started:
- · Download and install the official WhatsApp programs for PC
- The download is available on Windows and Mac. Simply follow the easy instructions on the webpage and start up the program from your computer.
- Connect your phone with you PC
- Open the WhatsApp app on your mobile device and access the Web section, which can be found on the setup menu. You can find a full video tutorial .
- This will open the camera on your phone. Place your device in front of the QR code on your desktop in order for the app to register it.
- Congratulations! You have now activated WhatsApp on your PC, but be warned, this doesn’t mean that you can start using it independently, as you can with Line or Telegram. The WhatsApp PC version is a similar version of the WhatsApp web one, meaning that you must have your device connected (via Wi-Fi or data connection) in order to send and receive messages.
Advantages Of Desktop Version Over Mobile Version:
·
It’s
more useful to send documents to your contacts you have stored on your PC as
your internet connection on your computer is more likely to be much faster than
on your device, therefore sending and receiving files shouldn’t take long at
all!
·
It’s
easier to write longer texts without making those annoying typos. You'll also
no longer get infuriated with that damn-auto-correct!
·
It’s
extremely practical for managing and cleaning chats. How many times have you
wanted to review or delete conversations, but couldn’t be bothered with the
scrolling? Well now that you can scroll and click with a mouse makes this
process much more efficient!
·
The
Windows and Mac version of the app offers virtually the same features as the
mobile version, including group creation and management, profile editing, voice
notes and photo sending - it really doesn't leave any room for the imagination.
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