Are you one of those WhatsApp users who love sending messages to friends, family and relatives but hate typing the text? If the answer is yes, then here is a new way. Posting a tweet, WhatsApp said, "Looking for an alternative to typing messages on your phone? Learn how to use WhatsApp on your computer. #WAProTip."

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Here is step by step guide on 'How to use WhatsApp on your computer'

Step 1: Get the desktop app at whatsapp.com/download
Step 2: Download desktop app on your computer
Step 3: Choose WhatsApp web on your phone
Step 4: Scan the QR code to link your account 
Step 5: You're all set to chat on your computer 

To understand the entire process in detail, watch this video guide:-

WhatsApp is known for making changes, updating the app from time to time. Earlier, in a big change, WhatsApp announced that now users can decide whether they want to get added to groups on the instant messaging platform. The messaging app added that a new privacy setting in which an invite system will help users decide who can add them to groups. Previously, WhatsApp users could be added to groups without their consent.

The move was quite significant, especially ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 in the country, as social media platforms are expected to play a major role in political campaigns to reach out to citizens in large numbers.