Whatsapp now available on desktop computer
The world's most popular messaging app is now available for your
desktop.
WhatsApp, which is used by 700 million users to communicate
between smartphones and tablets, can now be used on desktop
computers - but it still must be linked to the phone app.
For the desktop service to work, the paired phone needs an internet
connection.
Currently only those using the app on Android, Windows and
BlackBerry smartphones will be able to use the desktop version - so
iPhone users will have to wait.
The phone and desktop version can be connected by scanning a
QR code
WhatsApp founder Jan Koum wrote in a Facebook post: "The web
browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile
device.
"This means all of your messages still live on your phone.
"Unfortunately for now, we will not be able to provide web client to
our iOS users due to Apple platform limitations."
To set up the service, users have to visit http://web.whatsapp.com
in a Google Chrome browser.
A code appears which must be scanned using the WhatsApp
software.
Once completed, the app is paired with the desktop or laptop
computer.
It comes as WhatsApp cracks down on users who access the service
using third-party apps. Unofficial app WhatsApp Plus, for example,
has been served with a cease and desist order.
WhatsApp was founded in 2009 by two former Yahoo employees. In
February 2014 it was bought by Facebook for $19bn (£12.6bn).
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