Now you can access WhatsApp on your desktop. however there are 5 things you should know before you install it and start using the new service:
1. It doesn't support iPhone
WhatsApp for web essentially syncs messages between your smartphone and browser via its servers.
At this time, the service does not support the iPhone. According to WhatsApp it's unable to provide the web client to iOS users due to Apple's platform limitations.
2. Does not support any other browser but Google Chrome
Apparently only Google Chrome browser supports this new service. With your Mozilla Firefox or Torch or Internet explorer among others, you will not be able to access this service
3. Requires your Phone to be On and connected to the internet
After pairing your smartphone with WhatsApp's web client through a QR code image, you'll be able to send and receive messages through your browser.
But what if your phone loses the data connection or runs out of charge? Sadly, the WhatsApp web version will also go offline.
4. You can't create and leave groups
This is not going to be possible but you can chat with members of your group as in the phone.
5. You can't block Users
With the gowth of the number of people intruding your privacy, you definately need a way to block them. For now you are not going to stop those spammers using your desktop WhatsApp.
But even so it comes with a lot other benefits. Now that you know, How about you get started.
1. It doesn't support iPhone
WhatsApp for web essentially syncs messages between your smartphone and browser via its servers.
At this time, the service does not support the iPhone. According to WhatsApp it's unable to provide the web client to iOS users due to Apple's platform limitations.
2. Does not support any other browser but Google Chrome
Apparently only Google Chrome browser supports this new service. With your Mozilla Firefox or Torch or Internet explorer among others, you will not be able to access this service
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3. Requires your Phone to be On and connected to the internet
After pairing your smartphone with WhatsApp's web client through a QR code image, you'll be able to send and receive messages through your browser.
But what if your phone loses the data connection or runs out of charge? Sadly, the WhatsApp web version will also go offline.
4. You can't create and leave groups
This is not going to be possible but you can chat with members of your group as in the phone.
5. You can't block Users
With the gowth of the number of people intruding your privacy, you definately need a way to block them. For now you are not going to stop those spammers using your desktop WhatsApp.
But even so it comes with a lot other benefits. Now that you know, How about you get started.
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