WhatsApp

Editor's Review

WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app used by over 2 billion people in more than 180 countries. It's designed to be simple, reliable, and private, making it easy to stay connected with your friends and family. 🌍

Private Messaging Across the World: Enjoy peace of mind with end-to-end encryption. Your personal messages and calls are secured so that only you and the person you're communicating with can read or listen to them. Not even WhatsApp can access your conversations! 🔒

Simple and Secure Connections: Getting started is easy! All you need is your phone number – no usernames or logins required. WhatsApp quickly identifies which of your contacts are already using the app, so you can start messaging right away. 📱

High-Quality Voice and Video Calls: Make secure video and voice calls with up to 8 people for free. These calls work across mobile devices using your phone’s Internet service, ensuring high quality even on slower connections. 📞

Group Chats: Stay in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues through end-to-end encrypted group chats. Share messages, photos, videos, and documents seamlessly across mobile and desktop. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Stay Connected in Real Time: Share your location with individual or group chats, giving you control over who sees it and when. Need to send a quick update? Record a voice message for instant communication. 📍

Share Daily Moments Through Status: Use the Status feature to share text, photos, videos, and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. Choose to share your status with all your contacts or just selected ones. 📸

WhatsApp on Wear OS: Continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls right from your wrist using WhatsApp on your Wear OS watch. Access chats and send voice messages easily with tiles and complications. ⌚

*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. For any feedback or questions, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us. 👍

Features

• End-to-end encrypted messaging for privacy

• Voice and video calls with up to 8 participants

• Group chats for easy communication with contacts

• Share photos, videos, and documents seamlessly

• Real-time location sharing for easy coordination

• Status updates for sharing daily moments

• Wear OS support for on-the-go communication

• Cross-platform functionality on mobile and desktop

• Send voice messages quickly and easily

Pros

• End-to-end encryption ensures private communication

• Works across mobile and desktop platforms seamlessly

• High-quality voice and video calls for up to 8 people

• Share location and voice messages in real-time

• Free to use, only data charges may apply

Cons

• Data charges may apply depending on your provider

• Requires a phone number for registration