Text messages have become a major part of our lives. Just ask yourself, how much do you call people nowadays compared to some years ago? Here in Sweden, text messages are relatively reasonably priced and it is beyond me how US carries can charge a user to receive a text message.
As iPhone users we are lucky to have data access at our fingertips a feature that easily replaces text messages. Here is one of my favorite applications for replicating text messages between iPhones using Whats App.
Interface
Upon launching Whats App you will recognize yourself in a friendly Apple-esque design, utilizing all the common user interface styles.
Messages are displayed in a list, not at all unlike the default Messages app. You have one conversation group per person with the entire conversation listed inside in the familiar bubbles, the cross between text messages and an instant messaging app.
Functionality
Inside of Whats App you can easily just send messages all in text (just like you send texts in the messages app) as well as both images and videos. My opinion is that this is a strong point of the application. Sharing is very easy between friends with another iPhone.
Adding contacts into Whats App could be much simpler than it currently is. If someone asked me for help, I would not be able to answer simply but need to check and play for myself. Why is there not just a simple plus button to add?
Whats App have solved the way you connect with your friends in a very smart way through which is why I feel this beats the other applications aiming to do something similar. Instead of having you register a special username, it just uses your phone number to recognize you.
Conclusion
In my world, being able to send a quick and free message to a friend (that is not necessarily an instant message) is almost necessary. When you then think about the fact that you can send more unserious messages (not to be confused with silly ones) for free, without needing to pay for them, I think you have a winner.
- WhatsApp Inc.
- Get on App Store
- $0.99
All info was collected on 25th August, 2010 when the app was reviewed.
About Erik Bernskiold
Erik is is a Web Designer, Photographer and Software-Trainer. He is the owner of Bernskiold Media who runs graphic and web development software-training website Bernskiold Learning and web design and development company XLD Studios.
Dear Sir,
I have downloaded the whatsapp onto to my iPhone 4 and have been using it for a while, all of a sudden the screen was hang and I could not use the application. I then remove the application and reinstall it, however, this time, there is only a blank page without any contacts….. and there isn’t any response when clicking the icons in the whatsapp application. Please advise solution.
Thank and regards,
Florence
I encounter the same problem above with whatsapp. Now, i cant use anymore. Hope anyone can give us an advise. Im using iPhone4.
Same problem encountered. Reset the phone works for me.
That’s ancient history for Blackberry users
Good
I was using the app on my iphone 3gs for more than 6 month since I convert to iphone 4g I am trying to use but i found a prob wz the verification code than I sent a support mail the reply was to call back a # in US which I did but still not workin and second option was to sent sms to UK but no reply till now pls looking for your reply appreciate
can some one please tell me where i can get whats app for free for my iphone 3g please. if u could please post the link. thank you.
My iphone 3Gs whatsapp keep asking me for verification code but i did not receive any 3 digit code from sms. Tried calling an automated phone system but it gave me a code that is invalid after i have keyed in. Also tried sms but the email replied to me saying that my mobile number is not registered in their authentication logs. Have tried reinstalling whatsapp but i am still unable to activate it because i did not receive any code.
Someone pls help me.
Thanks and Regards,
Roger
how can i add a contact so i can message some one? plz help
if ur gonna write a review about something,at least have the decency to answer the questions people already asked,why arent they sending the verification codes to people?they just make you pay for the app then ignore you.Thats highway robbery whatsapp has been doing this to all new users
my 3g iphone screen is crashed. completely. how to remove whats app from the phone, if i can not see anything?