Meta drops native WhatsApp app for Windows 11, RAM usage spikes massively

WhatsApp for Windows 11 has shifted to a WebView2-based version, replacing the native app and causing significantly higher RAM usage and performance concerns for users.

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Perhaps you'll need an expensive RAM upgrade for the new Win 11 WhatsApp update, if these reports are anything to go by

A ccording to Windows Latest, popular messaging service WhatsApp is downgrading its Windows 11 app to a WebView2 equivalent ...

WhatsApp is reportedly becoming a dreaded web app again on Windows 11, with RAM usage increasing to a claimed 2 GB under the weight of all your spicy group ch…

According to Windows Latest, popular messaging service WhatsApp is downgrading its Windows 11 app to a WebView2 equivalent in ...