Meta Releases Improved WhatsApp for Mac App with Enhanced Video Calling Features

Posted On: 30 August 2023
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Get ready for some awesome news! Meta has just released a brand-new version of the WhatsApp desktop app for Mac users. This new version includes many of the fantastic updates that were introduced in the refreshed WhatsApp Windows app, which made its comeback in August of last year.

One of the most exciting additions to the WhatsApp app for Mac is the expanded group video calling feature. Now, you can have video calls with up to 8 people at once. If you prefer audio chats, you can include up to 32 participants – that’s a lot of chatting power!

According to WhatsApp themselves:

“Join a group call even after it’s started, review your call history, and choose to receive incoming call notifications even when you’ve closed the app. We’ve also revamped the app’s design to feel more familiar for Mac users. This way, you can accomplish more tasks quicker while enjoying WhatsApp on your large screen.”

WhatsApp is on a mission to enhance your video chatting experience, adapting to the way people use technology and providing an engaging and immersive connection. The recent additions of screen-sharing for video calls and video messages have taken their core messaging functionality to a whole new level.

But wait, there’s more! The new WhatsApp app for Mac also comes with improved drag-and-drop file-sharing capabilities, an updated chat history display, and more. All of these elements are safeguarded by WhatsApp’s reliable end-to-end encryption to ensure your privacy.

With concerns about data security on the rise, WhatsApp has been seeing an increase in usage. In fact, Meta reported last October that WhatsApp’s fastest-growing region is no longer limited to North America.

While WhatsApp was once mostly associated with developing markets, it’s now the leading messaging platform in many parts of the world. This opens up new doors, especially for businesses considering various communication options.

This is where the new desktop apps come into play, offering great advantages. With more businesses utilizing features like click-to-message ads and paid messaging on WhatsApp (which experienced a 40% growth quarter-over-quarter in Q1 23), it’s definitely worth exploring your options with WhatsApp.

You can easily download the new WhatsApp for Mac app from WhatsApp.com, and keep an eye out – it’s coming soon to the App Store as well. So, whether you’re into fun conversations or exploring business opportunities, the new WhatsApp app has got you covered. Get ready to chat like never before!