Meta (formerly known as Meta AI) has announced a significant shift in its WhatsApp strategy for Windows 11. The messaging platform will now abandon the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) framework, opting instead to leverage Chromium-based container technology through WebView2. This transition marks a return to a technical architecture reminiscent of WhatsApp's earlier days. While the web version of WhatsApp (web.whatsapp.com) has historically led in feature updates compared to its Windows app counterpart, users may encounter slower performance and higher memory consumption, impacting their overall user experience.