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A free way to send text messages to friends and family
There are versions of Whatsapp for Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry and iPhone
Instant messaging is nothing new. MSN Messenger, Blackberry Messenger, iMessage, Facebook Chat, AIM – the list goes on.
Whatsapp does something rather clever: it keeps things simple. Once downloaded, just register your phone with the service and choose a username and display picture. With this done, Whatsapp will check if anyone in your address book already has the app installed. If they do, you can get chatting straight away.
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While previously Whatsapp was rightly criticised for not encrypting the messages sent, this has now been resolved. All messages sent on Whatsapp are now encrypted, making it a secure way to stay in touch.
One of the best uses of Whatsapp is for keeping in touch with people when you're abroad. While roaming charges on sending text messages quite expensive, Whatsapp is totally free – providing you use a Wifi connection and not mobile data to send messages.
These messages can also be sent out to groups of people, so planning to meet up with a group of friends is far less confusing.
Messages can also be sent with attachments such as videos, photos and voice clips. Unfortunately, sometimes spam messages can appear, seemingly an annoying downside of any online messaging service.
The main advantage of Whatsapp is its simplicity. There are versions for Android (the one looked at for this review), iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Phone 7.5. It makes keeping in touch with people easier and cheaper, which is a pretty laudable thing.
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can i download whatsapp to my Samsung galaxy tablet please.?
Posted by Catherine, 11 Sep 2012
watsapp
the new app is good en better
Posted by miriam wangari, 02 Oct 2012
i love this app
Yea it is fun with these app
Posted by yomighty , 10 Oct 2012
pam
like chatting
Posted by Pamela , 16 Oct 2012
htc hd7
Can I download whap app in my HTC hd7
Posted by Danasebe muhammed, 23 Oct 2012
whatsapp
Good
Posted by rita, 23 Oct 2012
android for tablet
Which tablets?
Posted by acckkii, 23 Oct 2012
how to download whatsapp
Can I download whatsapp for advan t2v android?
Posted by arief, 30 Oct 2012
options
Its so gud but i can't get options dat show me how 2 change my profile photo? I using a LG P500 android.
Posted by thabo, 01 Nov 2012
excellent application
I love whatsapp
Posted by nifemi , 02 Nov 2012
l like whatssapp
I need to download whatsapp on my blackberry
Posted by sdumiso, 15 Nov 2012
i love whatsapp
i love whats because it's simple to mssage someone else
Posted by Datulkhun, 29 Nov 2012
its good
That is the best service
Posted by tirivacho jacha, 29 Nov 2012
whatsApp for nokia asha 200
can i dowload whatsApp for my nokia asha 200 for free
Posted by tyto msangi, 29 Nov 2012
awesome
It's very nice and easy
Posted by Husin, 02 Dec 2012
fantasi
download whatsapp to my Nokia E72 like it , is the best
Posted by Nur Jubaedah, 05 Dec 2012
i like this
Very good program
Posted by lola romero , 24 Dec 2012
whats app
Nice
Posted by jessica, 30 Dec 2012
good
I have good experiance
Posted by sunil, 25 Jan 2013
can i wtite messages through my tablet
Pliz tel me if I can reach my friends through my adroid tablet
Posted by yasmin, 01 Feb 2013
i love whatsapp
It's very cool
Posted by clarence, 23 Feb 2013
how to download watsapp
Please can anyone help me to download watsapp.couse i dont know how to
Posted by zici, 12 Mar 2013
i like this application
I like the application.
Posted by anjali ghangale, 13 Mar 2013