The release of marks a significant transition in Meta's desktop strategy, shifting the platform toward a more unified web-based architecture . This version is the standard for the new "alpha" and "beta" branches, representing a move away from legacy native applications in favor of a modern, feature-rich interface built on Chromium-based frameworks. Key Features and Interface Updates
New settings allow users to restrict media downloads and message exporting for specific sensitive conversations. Technical Architecture: The Move to WebView2
The interface utilizes darker colors and improved contrast to reduce eye strain.