Link :: https://web.whatsapp.com/
(Open in Chrome Browser only)
With over 700 million activated accounts, WhatsApp is undoubtedly the
king of mobile social messengers. Not only is it extremely popular, but
this Facebook owned application is one of the best when it comes to
efficiency and ease of use. Though pretty much perfect, I bet we have
all been jonesing to use it on our computers!, Iit’s quite
understandable – a much bigger screen, a physical keyboard,
multi-tasking abilities; it’s dreamlike. And guess what? With it’s
latest update WhatsApp actually did it! With WhatsApp Web you can access
all your chats, media & contacts at the comfort of your browser.
What? Where? How? – we’ll tell ya!
Now the concept of using WhatsApp on a computer is not novel. There
are tons of softwares, browser extensions and app-emulators which allow
you to do the same. But WhatsApp Web is simply more convenient and
efficient. A point to remember though – it’s NOT a WhatsApp alternative,
you must have WhatsApp installed on your phone! Basically, WhatsApp
Web is an extension of your existing WhatsApp messenger. It allows you
to send messages (text & voice) and media (images & videos) just
like the mobile app.
There’s no setup or installation. Simply open WhatsApp (latest
version) on your phone, tap the menu button (top right) and select
WhatsApp Web, a QR code scanner will appear, post an instructional
pop-up message. Next, head to web.whatsapp.com
on your computer (using Chrome browser) and scan the QR code on the
left. Done! Your browser will now mirror your phone’s WhatsApp
application allowing you to use all the functionality with much ease!
The feature however, comes with it’s own limitations. Firstly, it can
only be used with Google Chrome, which shouldn’t pinch, considering
almost everyone has it installed (right?). Secondly, though it can be
used from Chrome on most operating systems – Windows, Android, Mac (OS
X); it can’t be accessed on iOS. But the biggest limitation is its
dependability on your phone’s WhatsApp. Since it’s a mirror interface,
the messages are basically sent & received by your phone therefore,
both your phone and your computer must to be connected to the internet.
Also, for essential features like changing status & display picture,
creating & leaving groups and blocking contacts, you will have to
use the mobile application.
Despite its shortcomings, WhatsApp Web completely changes the way we
use WhatsApp – trust me, typing on a full-fledged keyboard feels divine!
Moreover it is an excellent way to share media with your peers. Say
you want to share pictures from your camera among your friends on
WhatsApp. Instead of transferring them to your computer and then on your
phone, you can simply send them from the PC itself!
WhatsApp Web is a revolutionary enhancement which every WhatsApp user
is sure to like. Though far from perfect, it’s definitely a great
first step towards its integration with our different devices.
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