You can finally try the biggest WhatsApp update for Mac in years

If you’re using WhatsApp on your Mac with Apple Silicon, you’re in luck. WhatsApp has begun updating the desktop app of its messaging service. built-in support for Mac computers with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 chips, M2 Pro and M2 Maxwhich improves overall performance and prevents the application from consuming more resources than the currently available version.

Until now, WhatsApp has been able to run seamlessly on Macs with ARM chips thanks to Rosetta 2, which allows apps exclusive to computers with Intel processors to run on computers with Apple’s own chip. However, with the help of Rosetta causes the application to consume more resources, run slower, or in some cases not work properlywhich can complicate the user experience.

Now with Apple Silicon support in WhatsApp, these problems are solved. The application should open faster, run more smoothly, and consume fewer resources, which will improve the overall performance and autonomy of the computer. interface also has been redesigned to adapt it to the style of native macOS apps.

How to already have a new version of WhatsApp compatible with Apple Silicon

Yes, the new version is currently available in beta, although anyone can try it out by following the steps below.

First of all, you need to access this section of the WhatsApp website, go to the “Mac Users” option and click on the link that appears in the first paragraphor. If you wish, you can also download the beta directly from here.

Then go to the download section of your browser and click on the most recent file. When your Mac opens the installer, just drag whatsapp app to your apps folder. If you have the stable version of the service installed, you will be asked if you want to duplicate or replace the application.

It’s best to select the “Keep Both” option so that you can use the stable version in case the beta version doesn’t work properly. You can tell both versions by the app icon. The stable app has the characteristic green color of WhatsApp. The beta icon, on the other hand, is yellow.

After installing the trial version, all you have to do is access launch pad from your Mac, open the WhatsApp beta and link your account through the mobile app.

In any case, it is likely that the final version of the Apple Silicon-enabled WhatsApp app will be available in the coming weeks. Users will be able to download the new version through the App Store or wait for the app to automatically update.