WhatsApp unveils a new desktop app with faster speeds and improved calling

The Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp for Desktop, has received a new version that is designed to load faster and improve group audio and video calls.

WhatsApp now lets users host group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people

WhatsApp announced a brand new app for Windows that loads faster and is built with an interface familiar to WhatsApp and Windows users.

Users can now host group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people. The company said they will increase these limits over time.

You can now host group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. We’ll continue to increase these limits over time so you can always stay connected with friends, family and coworkers.

The update also added new multi-device capabilities, offering faster device linking and better syncing across devices.

We’ve made improvements to device linking and better syncing across multiple devices.

WhatsApp for Desktop will continue providing end-to-end encryption for messaging, media, and calls across multiple devices, including mobile phones, computers, and tablets.

The parent company of WhatsApp, Meta, has also announced plans to bring faster device linking, improved syncing, and the ability to send link previews and stickers.

Since introducing new multi-device capabilities, we’ve made improvements including faster device linking and better syncing across devices, as well as new features like link previews and stickers.

Additionally, WhatsApp has also introduced a new WhatsApp beta version that is specifically designed for Android tablets and Mac desktops, which is currently in the early stages of beta testing.

We’re also introducing a new Mac desktop version of WhatsApp, currently in beta.

WhatsApp now lets users host group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people

Ali Hasnain