Launched in 2009 and owned by Facebook, WhatsApp Messenger has become one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide. WhatsApp Messenger provides users a free service to send text and voice messages to one another seamlessly between different devices. It is particularly convenient for families and small collaborative workgroups.
Latest Update: Its Payment Service Is Covering More Indian Users
Recently, the National Payments Corporation of India has authorized WhatsApp to extend its payments service WhatsApp Pay to 100 million Indian users, which was previously allowed to reach 40 million users in India.
Features
Free international calls
No extra fees or subscription.
High security
End-to-end encryption
Only the sender and recipient of messages can view them.
Doesn’t store your personal information, and only people you approve as contacts can send you messages.
Why use WhatsApp
Free - WhatsApp Messenger allows you to reach almost everyone across the globe through your phone’s Internet connection. There are no extra fees or subscription needed.
High security - WhatsApp Messenger’s end-to-end encryption secures the safety and privacy of its users. The app doesn’t store your personal information, and only people you approve as contacts can send you messages.
Web version - WhatsApp Messenger has a desktop version of the mobile app called WhatsApp Web. It grants you access to all your chats on Mac, Windows, iPad or Android tablets. However, the web version provides no calling services.
What’s the difference between WhatsApp, WhatsApp Messenger and Messenger?
Many are confused by the similarity in these app names. Just remember this: WhatsApp and WhatsApp Messenger are the same app. It's the way people call it. Some people prefer to say WhatsApp while others prefer to call it WhatsApp Messenger because it's a messaging app.
Messenger is a different messaging app also owned by Facebook, but is less popular than WhatsApp.
Share Data with Facebook
WhatsApp requires users to share their personal data with the social network. The requirement is being delivered through an in-app alert directing users to agree to sweep changes in the WhatsApp terms of service. After Feb. 8, 2021, WhatsApp has stopped providing service to those who don’t accept the revamped privacy policy.
