WhatsApp is believed to be working on native desktop clients for your Apple OS X or Windows laptop
Facebook-owned chat app WhatsApp is believed to be developing a native app for Microsoft and Apple desktop operating systems.
The hugely-successful messenger last year launched a web interface that mirrors the messages on your smartphone to allow users could continue messaging through the app on a desktop computer.
WhatsApp users scan a QR code within the app (Settings > WhatsApp Web) to connect their home or work computer to the smartphone-based messenger.
Launching a truly native desktop client would remove this hassle, and would also allow WhatsApp to compete with rival desktop messengers like Slack.
A series of screenshots posted on Twitter by WABetaInfo include details that hint at an imminent release date for the apps.
You can see these screenshots. #WhatsApp #Mac #Windows #NativeClient #iOS #Android #WP #Blackberry #Symbian #Nokia pic.twitter.com/AKja58zf5C
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 29, 2016
The screenshots show translation requests from the WhatsApp team and include phrases including "Download for Mac OS X", "Download for Windows" and "OS Versions Supported By WhatsApp Native client".
Unfortunately there is no way to verify whether the screenshots are genuine. And even if they are, there's no guarantee that WhatsApp will roll-out the desktop apps.
There are a number of unofficial desktop apps for WhatsApp on OS X and Windows 10.
These desktop clients are just wrappers for WhatsApp Web, but let you run the cross-platform messenger as a windowed application, without having to keep a browser window or tab open.
WhatsApp is believed to be working on native desktop clients for your Apple OS X or Windows laptop
Some also support native notifications on the desktop.
The news comes as more leaked translation screenshots pointed to WhatsApp rolling-out a new voicemail service across its Android and iOS apps.
The Facebook-owned messenger already allows Voice Over IP (or VOIP) phone calls, so the inclusion of an in-built voicemail system seems like an obvious addition.
Alongside the voicemail, WhatsApp could also be planning to add an instant call back.
This could make WhatsApp a viable replacement for your favourite Android dialler and text message app.
Those who've seen early versions of the update claim the call-back feature appears as a notification. Tapping the notification at the top of the screen immediately returns the call.
Unlike traditional voicemail, WhatsApp will reportedly let you record a message and listen back before sending it.
Source: Express UK
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