LONDON: WhatsApp Messenger markes its name in the world of instant messaging and internet communication. With a user base of over 800 million monthly active users, this app presents itself as the most popular app based on these figures.
In the Google Play Store alone, WhatsApp has over a billion downloads. However, this does not represent the actual number of active users as you can see from the previous figures. WhatsApp has a huge following and to add on that, it is backed by the financially-mighty Facebook. This has ensured that this instant messenger records a sign up rate of over 1 million people per day.
WhatsApp started in 2009 and over the period, it has been among the top apps in the Play Store. What makes the app’s popularity increase at such a high speed is the compatibility of the app. WhatsApp can be installed on almost all mobile phones that have an internet connection; however, the Android users lead the way in popularity.
This application came in and it has successfully changed the way consumers behave with respect to communication. Thanks to this Facebook-owned messenger, the SMS service is gradually fading away. Furthermore, some of the most popular instant messengers such as Yahoo Messenger have disappeared. These people have changed their hearts and are on WhatsApp as their major messaging app.
WhatsApp voice calling feature
Just recently, WhatsApp introduced voice calling services for the Android users. The feature was first available for a small group and later on spread to the other users at large. The next platform in line to receive the update was iOS and similarly, the feature is still being rolled out gradually.
Using the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS, you can be assured of an all-round communication platform that offers video, voice, text and photo messaging as well as voice calling. You can also exchange music files and share locations and contacts using the latest version of WhatsApp.
If you are using an iPhone, it is time you update WhatsApp to the latest version, so that you can access the latest voice calling feature. However, as noted earlier, the feature is being rolled out gradually. So, the first thing you ought to ensure is update to the latest version. If your device is lucky enough, you will receive a notification and after updating, you will be able to make free WhatsApp voice calls to any other person with the feature enabled, be it on iOS or Android.
Changes in WhatsApp layout
The latest update in WhatsApp for iOS has ringed in a number of changes in the layout of the app. However, the changes are only meant to make the app smoother and easier to use, thanks to the clear demarcations of calling and chatting options.
WhatsApp has undergone rapid changes in the recent past and all these can be attributed to the Facebook acquisition. If this continues, this app will become an unstoppable force in the internet communication world. There is even talk of a new video calling feature coming later this month. However, there is no news of whether WhatsApp will introduce a feature for calling non-users of the app, just like Viber does with Viber Out.
Download WhatsApp for iOS today and experience the new voice calling feature and the redesigned layout.
