Some of the elements like the search box and chat bubbles still use sharp corners, but there are a few minor design changes like Windows 11’s new Mica material that allows the desktop background to slightly shine through inside the app. The new drawing feature allows users with the help of Windows Ink to sketch up an image and share it within WhatsApp. The UWP based app brings in a number of improvements including notifications that work when the app is closed and a new writing pad feature. Also Read - WhatsApp to stop supporting select older iPhones after Diwali: Know details You can check out the beta app by clicking here. The new WhatsApp Desktop app is currently in its beta testing phase and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Also Read - WhatsApp is receiving Facebook Avatars to make instant messaging fun Facebook has released a new beta version of the WhatsApp Desktop app based on UWP, using the XAML UI language to fit right in with native Windows apps. However, the performance of the app is less than stellar. The current WhatsApp app for PC is based on Electron, which helps bring web technologies to a more traditional app format.

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