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WeChat Comes to Desktop with Mac Client; Windows Version May Come Soon

Deepanker Verma March 1, 2014 Internet, Software

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Popular messaging service WeChat has added one more to access the platform. Company has launched a native desktop Mac client. This new WeChat Mac client is optimized for Mac desktop. It supports Mac Os X 10.7 (Lion) or above. It comes in Chinese and English languages.

WeChat for Mac offers satisfactory messaging service and file transfer. To login in Mac client, you only need to scan a QR code with your phone. Once logged in, you can send text messages, photos and basic emoticons. Once you are logged in to the Mac app, alerts will pop up in the Mac’s menu bar. And your phone will remain silent if you are using WeChat on desktop.

There is no official word on the Windows native client, but company will surely launch it soon.

With this move, company is targeting its biggest competitor Japanese messaging app Line which has both Mac and Windows client.

Download WeChat for Mac. It is not yet available in the Mac App store.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.