Also check out What Is WhatsApp? An Explainer. WhatsApp Plus users who tried to return to WhatsApp are now being locked out for 24 hours for breaking the rules.įor more, see PCMag's review of WhatsApp Messenger for Android and iOS. The company has cut off access to the unauthorized WhatsApp Plus app, which provided additional customization options for the SMS service. Meanwhile, the new Web client comes after WhatsApp cracked down on third-party app WhatsApp Plus, and punished users who downloaded it. 'We really hope you find Web client useful in your everyday lives,' Koum said. Also, ensure that you're using the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone. Your phone will need to stay connected to the Internet for the Web client to work, Koum said. You'll see a QR code - scan that inside of WhatsApp, and voila. To connect WhatsApp to your Web browser, simply open (Opens in a new window) in Chrome. Koum said the company is not able to provide a Web client for iOS users at this time due to 'Apple platform limitations.' 'Our Web client is simply an extension of your phone: the Web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device - this means all of your messages still live on your phone,' WhatsApp founder Jan Koum wrote in a post (Opens in a new window) on his Facebook page.Īt this point, however, it only works with Android, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, and Windows Phone versions of the app. WhatsApp announced the news Wednesday, confirming recent rumors (Opens in a new window) that it was planning to soon introduce a Web client for in-browser chatting. The Facebook-owned chat app is now available in your Web browser. Good news for those you who use WhatsApp. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.

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