The current public version of WhatsApp, Apple’s own iMessage, and even the new WhatsApp app on Windows, all look and work much better as messaging apps. The user experience has taken a few steps back, even though the company is making an effort to make it look native on Mac. We have been using the beta WhatsApp version that is Apple Silicon native, and have been unimpressed by how it looks.

Now that Facebook has updated Messenger, all eyes are on the WhatsApp update. Version 158.0 still mentions that Messenger has a new look and more ways to connect with friends, just like the previous 50 or so updates. If you don’t like this feature, it can be disabled from the settings.Īs usual, Facebook has made no effort to mention any of these changes in the release notes. The bubbles show only when Messenger is minimized, and can be automatically collapsed. You can also start chats with new contacts from an icon in this UI. Clicking on any of these contacts instantly opens a chat window, similar to how it works on the Facebook website. The updated version of Facebook Messenger for Mac also brings in a new bubbles feature that puts your recent contacts in the bottom right corner of your Mac. Apple Arcade game releases on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV

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