So, there won’t be a need for you to keep the phone around. It will also show notifications and messages even when offline. The new WhatsApp for macOS app will dismiss the need for dedicately opening WhatsApp for the web and scanning the QR code each time to access the chats. You will have to download the app and scan the QR code to link your WhatsApp account on an Android or iOS device to the Mac. The app calls for a smooth experience and comes with features like audio and video calls, the ability to drag and drop files, and actions like archived chats, starred messages, and more. This is said to improve the overall usage experience as compared to the desktop client.
The new app’s version is based on Mac Catalyst unlike the previous version, which was based on Electron. This comes after the dedicated WhatsApp for macOS app went into beta testing last year. WhatsApp for Mac on desktop is available globally in the - WhatsApp November 6, 2023
