On some users, the Mail app refuses to start on Windows and displays a timeout message. Don’t panic, WhatsApp simply stopped tracking the Electron-based desktop version and replaced it with a native app.
If you are using WhatsApp on your Windows PC, you might be one of the users as the app no longer works. The messaging app already in some messages shows a message that the app has expired. If you are in this situation, it is most likely because you are using an older version of the app that WhatsApp has stopped supporting.
WhatsApp abandons the Electron framework
On Windows, WhatsApp uses the Electron framework. This development environment, which makes it easy to create cross-platform applications using web technologies, is officially abandoned. This is also why the messaging system now invites concerned users to uninstall this old version in favor of a new one.
WhatsApp has already replaced it with a native app. By making this choice, Meta can offer a more intuitive and responsive application, and more features. However, this change is not for everyone. And for good reason, the new native app doesn’t include the professional functionality that was previously integrated. Thus, the new native app cannot be used to communicate with potential customers or to send quick responses.
Download WhatsApp from the Microsoft Store or use the web version
To continue using WhatsApp on Windows, you must adopt the new native app available for download in the Microsoft Store. And if professional messaging functions are essential for you, you will have to refer to the web version of WhatsApp from your browser. According to WABetaInfo, which transmits the information, it is not impossible for the messenger to quickly correct the situation and quickly re-integrate business functions into the native application of the Windows operating system.
Recently, WhatsApp has been increasing its updates, across all platforms, to introduce new features. Thus, a few weeks ago, the instant messaging application officially published its functionality that allows the use of the same WhatsApp account on multiple smartphones. A few days ago, the messenger updated its iOS app to provide iPhone users with its functionality to edit a message that was already sent. The application also introduced new tools on mobile phones aimed at enhancing the security of its users. They can now choose to lock access to their most private conversations, and they can configure their apps so that incoming calls from unknown numbers remain silent.
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