The WeChat UWP app for Windows 10 is finally here. This modern app was previously discontinued in favour of the Win32 app and is now once again available on the Windows Store. Called WeChat UWP, the app is technically compatible with Windows 10 Mobile, PC, and even HoloLens.
Despite Tencent’s name, WeChat UWP, the application is only available on the Windows Store for Windows 10 PCs. However, WeChat claims that the app is compatible with Windows 10 Mobile, which means it will soon be available for mobile devices.
So far, Tencent has launched three WeChat apps for the Windows operating system: the proper Windows 10 app for PC, the Win32 app, and WeChat for Windows Phone. The new WeChat UWP app for Windows 10 ditches the hamburger menu for a better user experience.
As first spotted by Windows Latest, WeChat describes its new app as “UWP”.
This means the WeChat app is designed for the Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform. It comes with basic features such as the ability to send text, photos, and file messages and playback audio messages in chats.
You can also view sight, animated stickers and real-time locations shared by friends. Lastly, the app lets you search articles from official accounts.
You can download WeChat UWP for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store.
