Because of this, the current WhatsApp for Mac app runs slowly and consumes more CPU and memory than it should, as per 9to5Mac.
On the other hand, this application is wholly based on WhatsApp Web and uses the Electron framework. This means you still need to connect your iPhone or other smartphone to your WhatsApp account.Ĭurrently, a beta version of the macOS app allows Mac users to access WhatsApp. Now that WhatsApp has just made a beta version of its new macOS app based on Catalyst technology, 9to5Mac noted it appears that this app is now nearing an official debut.īefore anything else, it's important to note that the new macOS WhatsApp app is not a standalone WhatsApp client. Since last year, WhatsApp reportedly has been developing a new universal app for macOS and iPadOS. WhatsApp Launches Beta Version of Its New macOS App However, things could be about to change. It is worth noting that on M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, and M2 devices, an Apple silicon optimized Universal app should operate more quickly and with fewer resources. However, a native version of the app has not been made available. That said, to run this app you need to make sure your smartphone is synced to the app, which is why the device needs to be on and share the same web connection to enjoy.Mac Rumors reported that since 2020, Apple silicon Macs have been capable of using the Electron-based Intel version of WhatsApp for Mac. With this tool, you can send multimedia content, create and manage groups, save conversations, make changes to your profile, and even take photos with your computer's built-in camera. Once that's done, all conversations and contacts on your WhatsApp will be synced so you can talk to them from your Mac just like you would on your smartphone.
Just like in the web version, you need to sync your mobile client with the program using a QR code (you need to scan it and follow the instructions featured in WhatsApp Desktop's main interface). Luckily, there's a new official version that, despite being based on WhatsApp's web app, lets you use it directly as if it was just another app, without the need to open a browser. Although there is a way to enjoy your favorite chat app right from your Mac, WhatsApp Web's biggest drawback is that you can only use it from a web browser.