WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new version of its desktop app that will work without needing to be authenticated by the a phone. According to a recent tweet by well-known WhatsApp tipster, WABetaInfo, the new desktop client is based on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and, will enable users to use it even when their phone’s not connected to the internet.
And yes, in according to my rumor, UWP + the new multi platform system = you can use WhatsApp UWP on your PC if your phone (Android, iOS or Windows Phone) is off. https://t.co/PgNZTnOxlj
It’s not immediately clear when the new features will make their way to end-users, but it is said to work irrespective of whether the user has an Android phone, an iPhone or even a Windows Phone device. That’s exactly how Telegram works as well, and WhatsApp will certainly make life a lot easier for millions of its users once it incorporates the new feature in its desktop app.