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University students, faculty, and staff can download it free from It is small andįast, and has an easy-to-use interface. Web browser for Mac OS X (version 10.2 and later). Web browsers available for Mac OS X include: Safari Indiana University services, see Web browsers to use with IU services Note: For recommendations of browsers to use with Information here may no longer be accurate, and links may no longer be available or reliable. You can also trust that your messages, files, and media are protected with end-to-end encryption.This content has been archived, and is no longer maintained by Indiana University. Just like WhatsApp, you can enjoy free internet-based calls and SMS on your smartphone or desktop. Viber is another popular VoIP tool that boasts over 260 million active users worldwide. You can also use WhatsApp Web on Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge.
WhatsApp on Mac promises the smoothest messaging and VoIP experience for these operating systems: Windows 8.1+,macOS X 10.9, Android OS 4.03+, and iPhone iOS 8+. So, even if their is a contact in your list using WhatsApp, the messaging platform will not allow that person to message you without your prior approval. The app also lets you approve who can message you. With end-to-end encryption, only you and your recipients can read messages and download files and other media. For your eyes onlyĪll of your incoming and outgoing messages are secure in WhatsApp. You’ll see notifications on your screen, and can reply to messages and send all sorts of files. Handy really, because it lets you continue working away on your Mac while staying connected. The desktop app helps sync your chats and contacts to your computer. You can create groups with all of your closes one, as well as co-workers. No more hassles putting contact info one by one.
It is a user-friendly browser, and it is also pretty attractive one. There are many features and add-ons to explore. It is fast, and if you are looking for the customizable browser, Chrome won’t disappoint you.
The reason? WhatsApp automatically connects the people in your contact list who are using the app. Chrome is not only the best Internet browser for Mac, it is one of the best browsers in general that works great on a PC as well. Speaking of mobile messaging, if you want to sign up for the Facebook-run app, you'll need your mobile number to do so. Another feature that’s not on the desktop app is GPS sharing, which lets you send your location to your WhatsApp group or contact. No surprise there, given that WhatsApp’s focus is mobile messaging. The main difference between the two types of devices is that you can only call your contacts when you’re using the mobile app. However, there are some features on the smartphone that are not available on desktop. You can use it on iPhones, Android phones, Macs, and Windows PCs. I wonder if other newer mac OS versions would be faster. Its VirtualBox v6.1 has an old, updated mac OS X El Capitan v10.11.6 guest VM.
Working on most platforms, the popular application brings you closer to friends, family, and even colleagues. In terms of speed and support on a 13.3' 2012 MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM, a 500 GB SSD (140 GB free), and updated mac OS Mojave v10.14.6. Each message sent or call made is absolutely free. With WhatsApp, you can send messages or call other users without worrying about character limit or the number of messages sent. So when WhatsApp came out that same year, it became the new and convenient way to do the former.
In 2009, software that offered free calls and messages could be found mostly on desktops, not smartphones. With 1 billion active users, Whatsapp will connect you with the people that matter to you the most, both near and far.