: Includes native system notifications, though some users find them less reliable than the previous version.

⚠️ The app no longer requires the phone to stay online for basic messaging (multi-device mode is enabled by default for new links).

| Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Send/receive individual and group messages, emojis, stickers, and GIFs. | | Media Sharing | Send/receive photos, videos, documents, and voice messages. | | Voice/Video Calls | End-to-end encrypted voice and video calling (requires microphone/camera permissions). | | Multi-Device Support | Can operate up to 4 linked devices independently, even if the phone is offline. | | Native Notifications | Windows Action Center integration with quick reply. | | Dark Mode | Follows system theme or can be set manually. | | Keyboard Shortcuts | Ctrl+N (new chat), Ctrl+E (archive), Ctrl+Shift+M (mute), etc. |

| Feature | Windows 10 App | WhatsApp Web (Browser) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Native notifications | ✅ Yes | Depends on browser | | Offline phone support | ✅ Yes (multi-device) | ❌ No (phone must be online) | | System share menu | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Video calls | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (browser version limited) | | Dark mode | ✅ Yes | Via extension only | | Auto-start with Windows | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |