WhatsApp launches web messenger for browsers

Danny Palmer
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But Apple Mac users won't be able to use it due to 'platform limitations'

WhatsApp instant messenger now allows users to send messages from their desktop computers. The service was previously restricted to smartphones. "Today, for the first time, millions of you will ...

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