Twitter aflutter with new Whatsapp news
Twitter users were tweeting their excitement following the announcement that the Whatsapp application would now me available on Desktop computers.
A NEW development has had two social media platform users excited, following the announced that Whatsapp, the popular mobile messenger application, would soon be available on desktops around the world.
The new development got people so excited that it trended on the popular social media site, Twitter, this week. Twitter users expressed both their excitement over the new development and thousands of tech experts shared their tutorials on how set up the Whatapp application on your computer desktop.
At the moment the desktop version of the application will only be available to Android, Windows Phone or BlackBerry users, a spokesperson confirmed.
While the primary use of the application will remain available to mobile users, access to the application will now be extended to users who spend a lot of time in front of their computers.
Whatsapp desktop tutorial:
1. The first step is to open the https://web.whatsapp.com/ on your Chrome browser.
2. Once the page has opened , you will see a QR code that you need to scan with your phone to log in.
3. The secon step is to scan the code. Open your WhatsApp and look for WhatsApp Web. Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Nokia S60 users can find “WhatsApp Web” under the settings options, while BlackBerry 10 users need to swipe down from top of the application screen to go to “WhatsApp Web”. Tap on it and scan the QR code opened on your computer.
4. Once the code has been scanned WhatsApp will attempt to connect to your phone to sync messages and contacts. The Web browser will therefore mirrors all of the messages and contacts from your mobile device.
5. The last step is to start a new chat right from your computer. It is important to note that your phone will need to stay connected to the Internet for WhatsApp to work on your desktop.
