WhatsApp has a standalone native app for Windows

WhatsApp has a standalone native app for Windows

WhatsApp’s new Windows app no longer requires you to connect your phone in order to send, receive, and sync messages. According to an update on WhatsApp’s website, the refreshed Windows app is no longer in beta and is now available for download from the Microsoft Store.

Previously, Windows users had to download WhatsApp’s web-based desktop app or use their web browsers to access the messaging service. According to WhatsApp, the new app is native to Windows, which should make it faster and more responsive.