We’ve all heard of WhatsApp Messenger: it’s that free messaging app that’s available for Android, iOS, and others. For you to use it, you need an internet connection, be it Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G or EDGE – this way, you’ll be able to message and call your friends and family. It’s better than your ordinary messaging app since you can also send am receive (besides calls and messages) photos, videos, voice messages, and even documents.
So why should I use it? What are the features?
There are no fees: you use WhatsApp on your phone’s internet connection so that you won’t pay for every message or call, or thing sent. Also, there are no subscription fees – you’re totally free to use it.
You can send and receive different files, such as videos, documents, photos and Voice Messages.
The calls are free: you can call whoever you want, even if you 2 are not in the same country, because the app uses your internet connection, and not your phone’s plan of minutes. However, in this case, you need to keep in mind that data charges may apply. It might be better to call your provider for more details.
You cannot contact 911 or other emergency services through WhatsApp.
Group chat: you can make group chats with your contacts so you can all talk about different topics in the same chat.
WhatsApp web: this one is for your PC or laptop, you can send and receive messages right from your browser.
There are no internal charges whatsoever: you can send messages to persons from different countries, so it’s way easier to talk to your friends around the globe – without having to pay, as you do with the international SMS charges.
No username or password: you don’t have to worry that you’ll have to remember another username and password, cause you won’t need them. WhatsApp works with your phone number, and all of your WhatsApp contacts are your address book contacts.
What’s new?
Stickers: you can send now stickers in the chat. All you have to do is tap the emoji icon, then the sticker icon.
Swipe: you can swipe right on a message to replay it.
Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post. In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.