(41 | 3.2)
With WhatsApp, you'll get fast, simple, secure messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.
Video Calling - Privacy settings - Sync with Google Drive - Integrated File Sharing
monicag
3 years ago
WhatsApp is not the best about privacy issues but it is still a good way to communicate fast, share texts, videos, pics etc.
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WhatsApp is an iPhone and Android messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.
In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.
You can use WhatsApp on your web browser too.
WhatsApp Web is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device -- this means all of your messages still live on your phone.
To connect your web browser to your WhatsApp client, simply open https://web.whatsapp.com in your browser. You will see a QR code --- scan the code inside of WhatsApp, and you’re ready to go. You have now pai...
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Features
+ Video Calling (14 )
+ Privacy settings (5 )
+ Integrated File Sharing (3 )
+ Sync with Google Drive (3 )
+ Data export/import (2 )
+ Encrypted Chat (1 )
+ Hide chat (1 )
+ Chat (1 )
+ Push to talk (1 )
+ Night mode/Dark Theme (1 )
+ Custom Backgrounds (1 )
+ Expiring Stories (0 )
+ Voice Chat (0 )
+ Backup to Google Drive (0 )
+ Two factor authentication (0 )
+ Data-management (0 )
+ Instant Messaging (0 )
+ Based on phone number (0 )
+ Notifications (0 )
+ Data Mining (0 )
+ Push Notifications (0 )
+ Messaging (0 )
+ Data transfer (0 )
+ Group Chat (0 )
+ Voice messages (0 )
+ Stickers (0 )
+ End-to-End Encryption (0 )
+ Mobile friendly (0 )
Application Types
Video Calling (14 )
Group Chat (0 )
Instant Messaging (0 )
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share location
Internet Telephony Service
typing indicator
contacts integration
Smartphone Messaging
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