

You'll need to be on Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher to use the app. The new app's animations are fluid, and uses less resources than the desktop program.ĭownload WhatsApp Beta for Windows 10 and 11 from the Microsoft Store. That said, the difference between the performance of WhatsApp Beta and WhatsApp Desktop, is really noticeable. WhatsApp Beta does not allow you to edit messages or delete them without leaving a remnant message. The Storage options allow you to configure the types of media that the app will download automatically such as Photos, Audio, Videos, and Documents. Sadly, there is no option to reply from the notification directly. WhatsApp Beta displays a banner near the system tray when new messages arrive, even if the app is closed. It also lets you set the message notification sounds for chats and group chats. The Notifications tab can be used to toggle the pop-up notification banner.

Manage your chat history from the Chats section. The next tab, Account, lets you manage your privacy settings including blocked contacts, and the option to control your last seen status. The General settings lets you log out of the app, and to toggle auto-start. There are more options in WhatsApp beta than the stable program. Group members are listed at the top of the conversation pageĬlick the gear cog icon in the top left corner, to access the settings. Similarly, the context menu for messages can be used to star, forward, copy messages, etc. Right-click on a conversation in the sidebar to mute it, pin it to the top, archive it, mark as unread, or delete the chats. Click on the Up and Down arrow buttons to jump to the previous or next message. The search function in WhatsApp Beta actually works, and also displays a badge to indicate the number of results that were found. The program displays a floating window for the call, with useful options such as a mute button, and an option to switch to video calls. WhatsApp Beta supports video calling and voice calls, simply tap the camera or microphone button to place your call.
