Occasionally, a new version introduces a regression unique to your Mac model. Should you need to revert to 10124 or 10083:
Note: Meta forces compatibility after 30 days. You cannot run v10083 forever. whatsapp for macos 10136
Visually, version 10136 solidifies the design language that aligns macOS WhatsApp with its iOS counterpart: Occasionally, a new version introduces a regression unique
1. Native Call Management Menu Bar Integration One of the most requested features has arrived. In v10136, active calls appear in the macOS menu bar. You can mute, hang up, or switch audio outputs without opening the app. This brings WhatsApp inline with FaceTime and Zoom. Note: Meta forces compatibility after 30 days
2. Full Apple Shortcuts App Support You can now create custom keyboard shortcuts via macOS System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > App Shortcuts. Add a shortcut for "New Chat," "Search," or "Settings." Third-party automation tools (like Raycast) now detect WhatsApp 10136 actions natively.
3. Advanced Link Preview Rendering for Threads & BlueSky Older versions often failed to render link previews for non-Meta platforms. Version 10136 completely rewrote the WebKit view used for link unfurling. Previews now load 40% faster, and support live images for Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and X.
4. Video Playback Multi-Touch Gestures (macOS Trackpad) You can now: