WhatsApp ditches native apps — users stuck with clunky web shell, get mad

The main drawback of the new WhatsApp is that it's a wrapped web app, which means it uses more RAM than a native application.
TechSpot

WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of a web-based version

Editor's take: Meta is preparing to deliver a worse WhatsApp experience on Windows 11 by discontinuing investment in its native desktop app. While there's no official confirmation of this move yet, ...
Forbes

WhatsApp For Mac Vs WhatsApp Web: Which Is Best?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. WhatsApp for Mac has officially arrived in the App Store, ...
The Verge

WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version

The latest WhatsApp beta for Windows reveals major changes are on the way. The latest WhatsApp beta for Windows reveals major changes are on the way. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...