WhatsApp's desktop app has been in the works and the Facebook owned messaging giant has now begun rolling out a public beta for desktop users. What this means is that Windows and macOS users can now enroll within the public beta to take all the new features set to arrive on the WhatsApp desktop app out for a spin.

According to a report by those over at WABetaInfo, a public beta has been launched for WhatsApp to enhance the support for multi-device also as have more people test the upcoming features, so as to supply feedback to the team. Users who enroll within the beta program become official beta testers for WhatsApp and can receive all beta updates automatically. Currently, public beta testers have access to WhatsApp version 2.2133.1. aside from this, WhatsApp is additionally getting close to launching an app for iPad - something iPad owners have been screaming about for years now.

According to the report, the present WhatsApp beta also offers a new animation while recording voice notes. Users can pause a voice note and hear the audio before sending it. This feature is currently under development on WhatsApp for iOS, the report says. Users also can send bug reports if they're signed up for the beta programme.

To report a bug, users can attend WhatsApp Desktop Settings > Contact Us, and send a screenshot therefore the team can work on the bug. WhatsApp is additionally said to be performing on bringing multi-device compatibility which can allow users to remain connected to WhatsApp without requiring their smartphones.

A WhatsApp spokesperson was quoted by a TechRadar report from late July as saying that the multi-device functionality will allow users to use the messaging app without the necessity to possess their phone connected.