WhatsApp Web launches without iOS support owing to Apple 'limitations'

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Chrome client instead arrives with Android, BlackBerry and Windows support

MESSAGING APPLICATION WhatsApp is now available via Google's Chrome browser, unless you're an iPhone user.

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum announced WhatsApp Web on Facebook, naturally.

The web client will allow users to send and receive messages within the desktop Chrome browser.

But Koum is keen to point out that WhatsApp Web is only an extension of the service's mobile apps, so you'll still need your phone nearby to take advantage of it.

"Today, for the first time, millions of you will have the ability to use WhatsApp on your web browser," he said.

"Our web client is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device. This means all of your messages still live on your phone."

However, while iPhone users are typically the first to get their hands on new apps, WhatsApp announced that - for now at least - WhatsApp Web won't be available on iOS, citing "Apple platform limitations".

Instead, WhatsApp Web currently plays nice with Android, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone.

WhatsApp explained in a blog post how to get started with the service:


Source:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2391494/whatsapp-web-launches-without-ios-support-owing-to-apple-limitations

WhatsApp comes to the desktop; only on Google Chrome to begin with

New Delhi: A piece of news that many WhatsApp users have been eagerly waiting for quite some time is finally here. WhatsApp is now officially available on your Web browser, a feature that many competing instant messaging services already have.

Though the WhatsApp roll out for desktop comes with a caveat - it is currently available only on Google Chrome browser. Though WhatsApp says it will add support for other browsers soon.

"Our web client is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device - this means all of your messages still live on your phone," WhatsApp said in a blog post.

Source:
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/whatsapp-comes-to-the-desktop-only-on-google-chrome-to-begin-with/524250-11.html