WhatsApp, the instant messaging, voice, and video calling app, currently boasts over 1 billion users worldwide. In 2016, WhatsApp expanded its reach to computer users with the WhatsApp Desktop app on Windows 8 and Windows 10. However, the WhatsApp app for Windows 10 available on the Windows Store is not an app integrated with Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform.
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WhatsApp launches its WhatsApp Desktop app on Microsoft Store
Exciting news for users, WhatsApp finally brings its WhatsApp Desktop app to Microsoft Store for Windows users. Although this version is not built on Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
The integrated app comes with a range of useful features, including file sharing, profile editing, sending GIFs and Emojis, and viewing status updates. WhatsApp Desktop on Microsoft Store also includes other popular apps like Microsoft Office and Spotify.
WhatsApp users cannot miss the free calling feature on the app, you can find detailed instructions on making calls on WhatsApp here
WhatsApp Desktop on Microsoft Store functions as an extension of the mobile app, accessible through the WhatsApp Web menu in the Settings section. Additionally, users preferring the web version can access WhatsApp Web at web.whatsapp.com.
Users can download WhatsApp Desktop from the Microsoft Store and install it on their device, or simply access it here: Download WhatsApp for Windows 10
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