Whats App today introduced a desktop app so you have a new way to stay in touch anytime and anywhere - whether on your phone or computer at home or work.
WhatsApp users will now be able to continue their conversations on the PC without having to sneak out the phone at work for a quick message.
The Facebook-owned service has confirmed it is launching a desktop app that will mirror conversations and groups on your phone.
The company already offers a browser-based service called WhatsApp Web, that lets you message with friends and family through your desktop web browser.
However, this is a standalone app that you can download to your desktop - a bit like Skype or Yahoo Messenger.
"The new desktop app is available for Windows 8+ and Mac OS 10.9+ and is synced with WhatsApp on your mobile device," the company announced in a blog post this week.
"Because the app runs natively on your desktop, you'll have support for native desktop notifications, better keyboard shortcuts, and more."
WhatsApp's desktop app
In order to install the app, you need to click on this link and follow the instructions. Scanning the resulting QR code with your smartphone camera will link it to your existing contacts and conversations.
WhatsApp is already the most popular messaging service in the world with over a billion users.
All messages are encrypted making them harder for governments and hackers to intercept.
The company recently introduced a set of five new features that include photo and document sharing as well as the option to change the background on different conversations.
Source: Mirror UK
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