Washington, Jan 22 : Whatsapp will now make its way to users' desktop with the launch of a web client for Chrome and Android.

According to the Verge, WhatsApp confirmed earlier rumors, which pointed to a newly live page at web. whatsapp. com.

A company spokesman said that the primary use is still on one' phone, but there are people who spend time in front of a computer at home or at work and this will help bridge the two.

In order for the client to work, the phone will need to stay connected to the web.

Also, all user messages will still reside on the phone, the report added. (ANI)