This feature is released slowly, not instantly to everyone. Therefore some users see it already.
it is web based, so technically it is very universal
it is web based, so technically it is very universal
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WhatsApp Desktop App Gains Support for Voice and Video Calls
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"As for the whole Facebook thing - I don't really care"
You said it yourself: you're careless about what's at stake here. That is a pretty irresponsible conclusion to draw from what we know about FB's data harvesting practices. As ever, if you enjoy the free product and shrug at what it *actually* costs, then you are the product. There are options (like Signal) that do what you're describing above, but without Facebook's constant and expanding violation of individuals' privacy rights.
Please don't fall for it. Educate your contacts so the move to more ethical platforms.
Cute thinking but in Europe, Whatsapp is litterally the only thing people (including all my family and colleagues) use. It is totally impossible to avoid. The only items in my Messages app are automated texts from 2FA and delivery services. Some US contacts use Facebook Messenger - which has a really good Watch app, by the way!, Russia-based contacts use Telegram, almost everyone I know in the UK joined Signal, but no-one uses it. I know it may sound crazy from a US perspective, but there is strictly no avoiding Whatsapp in many parts of the world.
My question is why did it take Fb/WA until now to introduce this into the macOS app, it honestly feels like a lame attempt to retain users from leaving in May 2021.
That one last hit before you quite, your sure, this is so much more stronger and lasts longer kinda enticement. Pathetic.
Normally WhatsApp doesn’t do anything for Macs. They normally just do it on iPhones and iPads. I’m actually pretty surprised about this.
This is poor reasoning, if someone does not initiate change others will provide the same response such as yours.
While I understand the situation you are in, how about signup with Signal, provide you contacts and inform them that you are seeking to transition for XYZ reason, eventually your contacts will see that other members of the WA group are transitioning to other options and follow suit. “Be the change you want to see”.
Humans are creatures of habit and like social acceptance, it will take time but your contacts (maybe not all) will transition. Good luck in your efforts.
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Well I think he meant how it lacked the features of MOST other chat apps from even the early 2000s. That's my guess. Seeing updates on anything other than iPhones for WhatsApp was pretty rare for the last handful of years.
i guess, but minus the calling/video features, it's pretty good imho.
I guess we’ll never see an iPad app? It’s the main reason I switched to Signal because of the lack of an iPad app. What’s App was definitely smoother.
None of the issues which I've seen myself, to be honest. The last couple of days my pi-hole has been blocking the desktop app for some reason.