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WhatsApp

A free, cross-platform instant messaging platform for individuals and businesses enabling global voice and video calls, text messaging, and file sharing using an internet connection

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+Text MessagingSend and receive text messages over the internet
+Voice CallsMake voice calls to other users
+Video CallsConduct video calls with other users
+Group ChatsCreate and participate in group conversations
+Voice MessagesSend voice recordings as messages
+File SharingShare documents, images, videos, and other files with the contact over the internet
+Status UpdatesPost updates that disappear after 24 hours
+End-to-End EncryptionEnsure messages and calls are secure
+Location SharingShare your real-time location with contacts
+Contact SharingShare contact information with others
+Broadcast MessagesSend messages to multiple contacts at once
+Starred MessagesMark important messages for easy access later
+Dark ModeSwitch to a dark theme to reduce eye strain
+Disappearing MessagesAllows users to set a timer for messages to self-destruct, enhancing privacy and control
+PaymentsFacilitates peer-to-peer payments and online transactions within the app
+Business ToolsOffers tools for businesses to interact with customers efficiently
+CommunitiesEnables creation of larger groups with sub-groups for better organization
-Phone Number RequirementUsers must share their phone number to add contacts
-Internet DependencyRequires an internet connection to function
-PrivacyOwnership by Meta may cause users to lose trust for protection of their privacy
-File Size LimitationsLimits on the size of files that can be shared
-Storage UsageCan take up significant storage space on devices
-Notification OverloadHigh volume of notifications can be overwhelming
-No Scheduled MessagesCannot schedule messages to be sent later
-No Call RecordingCannot record voice or video calls

Platform

Desktop
Mobile-Tablet

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • Windows 10.1 64-bit 1903 or higher
  • macOS 11 or higher
  • Android running OS 5.0 and newer
  • iOS 12 and newer
  • KaiOS 2.5.0 and newer, including JioPhone and JioPhone 2

Ratings

4.05
5

Google Play
4.1
5
based on 195000000 reviews
PCMag
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion

Developer

Written in

Erlang

Initial Release

February 2009

Repository

WhatsApp being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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