WhatsApp: Free Messaging App for Smartphones Using Internet Connectivity
By
Zac Zuo
Yesterday's bagel, baked twice. Familiar and a bit tough.
Summary
WhatsApp is a free messaging application for smartphones that uses internet connectivity (cellular data or Wi-Fi) to enable messaging, calling, and sharing of various media types including photos, videos, documents, and voice messages, serving as an alternative to traditional SMS.
Key quotes
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WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you message and call friends and family.
Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, calls, photos, videos, documents, and Voice Messages.
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