The Windows app for WhatsApp is receiving a makeover. A subset of people is currently receiving the update on beta 2.2520.1. Facebook Messenger now looks similar to WhatsApp Web, thanks to its simple and updated design. With the new layout, you can find your chats, updates, channels, and communities faster.
WhatsApp wants the desktop version to run just as smoothly as the phone version. If the new design isn’t visible to you yet, just be patient as WhatsApp is introducing it to more users week by week. Today, in this article, we will discuss about new appearance of WhatsApp has been updated on Windows feature.
Channels Now on Windows App
Some beta testing users on Windows can enjoy using the Channels feature in WhatsApp. With channels, you can see what your favorite people, news sites, or entertainers share, without it getting muddled with your conversations. The new design gives you a tab for Channels, and in it you can see a list of all the channels to browse. As soon as you follow a channel, its updates appear in your tab, where you can access them.
The great thing is that your subscriptions are synced—if you like a channel on your phone, it will also appear in your Windows app. As a result, you can quickly switch between your Apple devices.
Improved Communities Feature
WhatsApp has also improved Communities by letting people use the feature on more kinds of Windows devices now. Now, you’ll find a list of your communities on the side of the main page, so you can click on them and control settings without having to go anywhere else. A community is where people who work or study together, like at a school or office, come together. This update makes it easier to keep track of your groups because it puts all of them together in one spot.
You can easily look at emails or join important conversations without having to get your phone out. The design helps you easily see what is happening in your neighborhood, so you don’t end up missing any important events. Just like channels, what you see on your community updates also appears on your phone, so everything works well and stays easy to use on both devices.
Same Features Across All Devices
This update makes WhatsApp work pretty much the same way, no matter which device you use, be it an iPhone, Android, Windows, or Mac. With channels and communities now being built into the Windows app, people can chat and use the app the same way, no matter where they are.
You can follow a channel or join a community on one device, and it will show up on all the others. This saves time and lets you get in touch easily, no matter what device you are using.
WhatsApp wants everyone who uses the app to have the same useful features, and it makes sure the app looks and works the same way on every device. It’s a smart choice that helps us feel more at ease and lets us use WhatsApp in a way that is comfortable for everyone.
Who Can Use It Now?
The new features have been sent out to some beta testers at the moment. Even if you’re running Windows beta app 2.2520.1.0, you may not see the changes right now. The update is being pushed out slowly to identify and fix any problems. This update will be rolled out to more users within the following weeks.
Remember to check the Microsoft Store for any updates to your WhatsApp app. Those of you in the beta program will be the first to get a chance to use the new look, features, and groups. Thanks to the help of Alawi, knnm03, stephnradd, SiLent, and Mateus, as well as others, we better understand what this update brings.
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