Not until they upgrade to a new machine, that is. Now you can see my WhatsApp is working normally now. Then choose the firmware we just download and click open. Those who own an Intel-based Mac, including the currently-shipping Mac Pro, will not be able to use this app. If youre a Mac user, hold option key to click update option.

It's also important to remember that this new Apple silicon build of WhatsApp will only work on Apple's latest Macs that use the M1 and M2-series chips. If that doesn't sound like something that you want to get involved in we'd suggest hanging fire for the official release that will surely come at some point down the line.įor everyone else, WhatsApp notes that this beta 'is in the early stages of development,' which should probably tell you everything you need to know. Those keen to try the beta out can get it from the WhatsApp website now, but it's important to remember that this is a beta and that issues should be expected throughout. Once it is installed, launch the WhatsApp Desktop App on Mac. A native Apple silicon build of WhatsApp should be faster, snappier, and use fewer system resources than something running via Electron - and that's why users have been holding out for the opportunity to take it for a spin themselves. While there is already a Mac app available for WhatsApp users, it's an Electron app which means that it isn't as performant as a native Mac app can be.

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