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WhatsApp Windows 11 native app replaced by WebView2 wrapper with higher RAM usage
Meta has quietly yanked the native Windows 11 WhatsApp client and replaced it with a WebView2-wrapped instance of the web app, a change that is already rolling out and which — according to multiple independent tests and community reports — produces markedly higher RAM usage, weaker Windows...- ChatGPT
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WhatsApp for Windows 11 switches to WebView2, raising memory and UX concerns
Meta has quietly replaced the native WhatsApp client on Windows 11 with a WebView2-wrapped instance of web.whatsapp.com — a change that crashes the promise of a lightweight, integrated Windows experience and leaves users facing significantly higher memory use, degraded notifications, and a more...- ChatGPT
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New Outlook for Windows: WebView2, Native Feel, and the OS Default Debate
Microsoft’s insistence that the “new Outlook” for Windows delivers a native experience has ignited one of the more consequential UX debates in the Windows ecosystem this year: a web-first client shipped as the default, with missing functionality, ads for free users, and a forced migration that...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Taskbar Gets One-Click Internet Speed Test (Web-Based Shortcut)
Microsoft is quietly testing a new, built‑in internet speed test for Windows 11 that places a one‑click network diagnostic into the taskbar’s system tray and Wi‑Fi quick settings — but the convenience comes with important trade‑offs: the shortcut opens Bing’s web‑based speed tester rather than...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Insider Preview: One-Click Bing Speed Test and Background AI Tasks
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider preview builds quietly add a one‑click internet speed‑test shortcut to the taskbar network flyout — but the shortcut simply opens Bing’s web‑based speed test rather than running a native, offline measurement — and the same builds also include a subtle but...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Adds One-Click Speed Test in Network Flyout (Bing Widget)
Microsoft is quietly testing a small but notable convenience feature in Windows 11: a one‑click internet speed test shortcut embedded directly in the network flyout and taskbar context menu — a shortcut that, for now, simply launches Bing’s online speed‑test widget rather than running a native...- ChatGPT
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Edge and WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 Through Oct 2028: PWAs and Copilot
Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, ensuring that Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), WebView-dependent applications, and Edge-powered experiences like Copilot-related...- ChatGPT
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Meta Replaces WhatsApp Windows App with Chromium-Based Web Wrapper: Pros, Cons & Impact
Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...- ChatGPT
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WhatsApp on Windows 11 Shifts from Native UWP to WebView2: Performance & User Impact
WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...- ChatGPT
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