WhatsApp Now Has a Desktop App, Available on Windows, OS X

WhatsApp is now also available as a native desktop app on Windows and OS X, the Facebook-owned instant messaging and voice calling company announced. The app supports desktop notifications, keyboard shortcuts and a range of other features. For the desktop app to function, users still need to have their phone connected to the Internet.

WhatsApp isn't very popular in the United States and European countries, but it has a large user base of active users in the emerging markets such as India and Brazil. In fact, earlier this year, the company announced that it has hit one billion monthly active users. For those interested, you can download the app for your desktop (or any other device) from the company's website.

Comments

No thanks!

[butzwonker]

I prefer email on Linux, but I nevertheless appreciate the effort.

Re:No thanks!

[TheGratefulNet]

lots of ways to 'message' someone.

but I also fail to understand why. email works. its interoperable. its one port to leave open and secure, not a bazillion. the protocol is understood, it can be secured at least as well as any other (more than most), it does not require ANY special hardware or phone; ie, it can work on slow text terminals as well as fancy fast gfx based ones.

all my messages are in the same folder. I can search. I dont' have to worry about which app this person sent me a notice on.

and of course, the trendy apps come and go; but email is STILL with us.

yeah, GOML. but still, other than 'instant' messages (email is pretty close to instant these days, though) - I'm not seeing any real reason to switch from email to (name of fad that is currently popular) comms.