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Meta's WhatsApp Transition Frustrates Windows Users with RAM Spike

7/21/2025

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Meta is shaking things up by swapping its native WhatsApp app for Windows with a web-based version powered by Microsoft’s Edge WebView2. Currently in beta, this shift compromises Windows 11 integration and boosts RAM usage by 30%. Users are left frustrated, losing native notifications and the efficiency they once enjoyed.

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Story summary

Meta is shaking things up by swapping its native WhatsApp app for Windows with a web-based version powered by Microsoft’s Edge WebView2. Currently in beta, this shift compromises Windows 11 integration and boosts RAM usage by 30%. Users are left frustrated, losing native notifications and the efficiency they once enjoyed.