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is this an instant messenger or replacement app for texting
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Both.
Use it like an IM, but it links to your phone number and you'll instantly see which of your contacts have it. |
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is this an instant messenger or replacement app for texting
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I use it for sending pictures more than texting
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I use it for sending pictures more than texting
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Its free? how is that different from email?
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Its free? how is that different from email?
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Is there a charge for using it? its just when I downloaded the app it asked for my phone number to send me a text
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Is there a charge for using it? its just when I downloaded the app it asked for my phone number to send me a text
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Its also multi-platform, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Phone and the other fruit based one.
Can't live without it now, first discovered it when l was working abroad so l could send IMs and Pics for free, rather than use SMS/MMS, when connected to hotel/office wifi. As other people have stated uses your phones Wifi or Mobile Data connection to access the internet. Will use your mobile phone so it knows who you and can then scan your phones contact list to see who else is on WhatsApp. Cannot recommend it enough. |
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I think it's free for the first year, then there is small charge (not even a pound) to carry on using it each year.
might be due to me flashing ROMs (maybe resetting a counter ?) |
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Is there a charge for using it? its just when I downloaded the app it asked for my phone number to send me a text
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Been using it a few years and ive never been charged yet ...
might be due to me flashing ROMs (maybe resetting a counter ?) http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/20965922 |
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Just a quick watsapp question. Is it possible on the iphone to read a message without it appearing as read (2 green ticks) on the persons screen. I'm slightly crafty you see lol, and lazy when replying so don't want to offend friends with a late reply. Thanks
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Just a quick watsapp question. Is it possible on the iphone to read a message without it appearing as read (2 green ticks) on the persons screen. I'm slightly crafty you see lol, and lazy when replying so don't want to offend friends with a late reply. Thanks
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Just a quick watsapp question. Is it possible on the iphone to read a message without it appearing as read (2 green ticks) on the persons screen. I'm slightly crafty you see lol, and lazy when replying so don't want to offend friends with a late reply. Thanks
In group messaging, you only get the first tick (reaching server). |
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To clarify: the first tick tells you the message has reached whatsapp's server, the second tick tells you the message has reached the person's phone not that they have read it.
In group messaging, you only get the first tick (reaching server). |
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Oh right. But is there any way to avoid the 'last seen at 15.30' because that way the other person can see when you were viewing the application.
I think it's probably unavoidable on other platforms. Either refuse to use whatsapp or don't be crafty? |
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Oh right. But is there any way to avoid the 'last seen at 15.30' because that way the other person can see when you were viewing the application.
Settings > Chat Settings > Advanced > Last Seen Timestamp |
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From inside Whatsapp:
Settings > Chat Settings > Advanced > Last Seen Timestamp |
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