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I don't see how they could, iMessage is severely lacking in features compared to WhatsApp and users don't like change, iMessage doesn't need to have feature par

I don't see how they could, iMessage is severely lacking in features compared to WhatsApp and users don't like change, iMessage doesn't need to have feature parity but it has to be massively better - and so far it's not

EduardoBautista 4y ago
Severely lacking? You can build basic app functionality into iMessage, something you can't do with WhatsApp. The desktop app for iMessage is simple, but efficient and gets the job done. The WhatsApp desktop app is slow by comparison. WhatsApp has the user numbers, but it has never been the best when it comes to functionality.
- petodo 4y ago
  you don't need whatsapp desktop app, just go to web.whatsapp.com in browser, why would anyone bother with app (which can't be even installed on work computers)
  - prepend 4y ago
    I like the desktop app better as it’s integrated better and thus easier to use. I have notifications set up for many different apps not just messages so I want them all to function the same. Also, I just think native apps still perform better than web apps. And I can install it on my work computer
    - petodo 4y ago
      Not sure how it can be easier to use than already supereasy web app, notifications work same via browser and you don't need to install anything, these are really no arguments for desktop app. If you would say desktop app can do voice/video calls which you actually use (I don't, not gonna open laptop with closed lid and external display for that) I can understand using the desktop app, but for someone who doesn't need voice/video calls on computer and is fine with better camera in phone there is no benefit in installing additional dedicated app.
      - Semaphor 4y ago
        Not quite sure how you can’t understand that not everyone is you. I also prefer the desktop app.
        petodo 4y ago
        I understand it very well, that's why I asked for explanation why/how is desktop app easier to use than already very easy web app and how are notifications in desktop app different from web app. But thanks for your valuable input which provided me with definite explanation, although I didn't ask for it and I asked user I was conversing with.
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    - gorbypark 4y ago
      The WhatsApp desktop beta for macOS is built using Catalyst, and it's pretty nice. Catalyst is when an iOS and macOS app share one codebase, but can have different interfaces. I've been using it for a few weeks and no complaints so far. I believe the stable version app is Electron (or some web technology). The beta is full on native now!
      - EduardoBautista 4y ago
        I wasn't aware of this. Thanks! The difference in performance is definitely noticeable and addresses the biggest issue I had with WhatsApp.
- DaiPlusPlus 4y ago
  As a ThinkPad Linux user, how can I run this iMessage desktop app you speak of? There isn’t even iMessage functionality in iCloud.com despite the breadth of other Apple products and services being there. Kinda odd how they left that one out, no?

EduardoBautista 4y ago

Severely lacking? You can build basic app functionality into iMessage, something you can't do with WhatsApp. The desktop app for iMessage is simple, but efficient and gets the job done. The WhatsApp desktop app is slow by comparison. WhatsApp has the user numbers, but it has never been the best when it comes to functionality.

petodo 4y ago
you don't need whatsapp desktop app, just go to web.whatsapp.com in browser, why would anyone bother with app (which can't be even installed on work computers)
- prepend 4y ago
  I like the desktop app better as it’s integrated better and thus easier to use. I have notifications set up for many different apps not just messages so I want them all to function the same. Also, I just think native apps still perform better than web apps. And I can install it on my work computer
  - petodo 4y ago
    Not sure how it can be easier to use than already supereasy web app, notifications work same via browser and you don't need to install anything, these are really no arguments for desktop app. If you would say desktop app can do voice/video calls which you actually use (I don't, not gonna open laptop with closed lid and external display for that) I can understand using the desktop app, but for someone who doesn't need voice/video calls on computer and is fine with better camera in phone there is no benefit in installing additional dedicated app.
    - Semaphor 4y ago
      Not quite sure how you can’t understand that not everyone is you. I also prefer the desktop app.
      - petodo 4y ago
        I understand it very well, that's why I asked for explanation why/how is desktop app easier to use than already very easy web app and how are notifications in desktop app different from web app. But thanks for your valuable input which provided me with definite explanation, although I didn't ask for it and I asked user I was conversing with.
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  - gorbypark 4y ago
    The WhatsApp desktop beta for macOS is built using Catalyst, and it's pretty nice. Catalyst is when an iOS and macOS app share one codebase, but can have different interfaces. I've been using it for a few weeks and no complaints so far. I believe the stable version app is Electron (or some web technology). The beta is full on native now!
    - EduardoBautista 4y ago
      I wasn't aware of this. Thanks! The difference in performance is definitely noticeable and addresses the biggest issue I had with WhatsApp.
DaiPlusPlus 4y ago
As a ThinkPad Linux user, how can I run this iMessage desktop app you speak of? There isn’t even iMessage functionality in iCloud.com despite the breadth of other Apple products and services being there. Kinda odd how they left that one out, no?