The new app, which is based on WhatsApp for iPhone, has a very different design from WhatsApp Desktop, as originally spotted by WABetaInfo. However, the messaging app now has a native version of its app for Mac users that is quicker and operates without a hitch on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs thanks to Catalyst technology, which enables developers to bring iOS apps to macOS. 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.

Mac Rumors reported that since 2020, Apple silicon Macs have been capable of using the Electron-based Intel version of WhatsApp for Mac.

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