Whatsapp Messenger : Blackberry | Android | iPad | iPhone | Nokia Review

Mobile Text messages is something which has become essential part of life now! Chatting with friends on PC is getting into old trend and what's favorable is chatting or texting on mobile. Offcourse you are charged by your telecom provider for text sms. And if the friend to whom you want to send SMS is in another country, then you will be charged heavily for ISD messages. Getting all this for free is the best deal you can get : and yes this is all possible with Whatsapp Messenger!

I guess many our of blog readers may already be using Whatsapp Messenger. But the ones who have not used Whatsapp messenger then just read on! Whatsapp Messenger replaces the conventional method of sending SMS. Whatsapp Messenger enables you to message international text free of charge on smartphones using internet facility, your data plan!

Whats best about Whatsapp is that its a cross platform based instant messenger client for mobile phone. Whatsapp Messenger is for your Blackberry, Android, iPad, iPhone, Android Tab, Nokia Mobiles. Whatsapp application is available for all these devices.

Because WhatsApp Messenger uses the same internet data plan that you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends. And yes I have been using Whatsapp on my Android Mobile, trust me its awesome!

How is Whatsapp different from regular SMS service ?
SMS service usually have limitation of 160 characters per message (depending upon the carrier).
Whatsapp has no such limit. SMS messages route through your regular telecom provider, no internet connectivity required to use SMS service. Whatsapp messages are routed through data plan basically it uses internet connectivity.
You will be charged for sending SMS (per SMS basis). Whatsapp messages are free!


How is Whatsapp different from Gtalk, Yahoo Messenger, or other IM!
All the messenger services require you to add contacts, they have the concepts of being online when sending messages. Though free, but many lack group chat or broadcasting messages!

Now Whatsapp : You just need to install the device. No need to add any contacts. All those your phone contacts (yes your mobile contacts) who have whatsapp installed on their phone will automatically be shown in your Whatsapp buddy list. Its so simple that you just need to install it, rest you will know automatically. Connecting of Whatsapp is based on phone numbers just like SMS messaging.

Another good thing about Whatsapp is that just like SMS message, you can send the message even if your friend is offline. Message will be sent to server and it will get delivered when your friend gets online.

On which mobiles (Smartphones) does Whatsapp work ?
WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other!

Whatsapp for iPhone: It can be used on iPhone. To use Whatsapp on iPhone you need iOS 3.1 or later. Regarding using Whatsapp on iPad and iPhone touch, we will blog soon!

Whatsapp for Nokia: It works on Nokia S60 3rd edition, 5th edition or Symbian3 Operating System.

Whatsapp for Android: Donut and above it works : Android OS 2.1 or above! Works great on Froyo!

Whatsapp for BlackBerry: It works on BlackBerry OS 4.5 or above with BlackBerry Internet Service or BLackBerry Enterprise Service.

Some distinguishing features of Whatsapp Messenger :
1. Group Chat with Whatsapp Messenger : You on your Android, your friends using Whatsapp on their iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia!
2. Broadcast Message : Send a joke to a list of friends!
3. Multimedia Message for Free : Send Video, Images, and Voice notes to your friends and contacts.
4. Free Whatsapp Service : One year free. After first year, a nominal charges of about $0.99-$1.99/per year. But yes, first year free.
5. No charges for SMS : No charges for messages, it just uses data plan connectivity! Basically you just require data (internet) plan on your phone. Works with Wifi!
6. No Usernames required : Contacts added based on mobile number. No need for you to add any contacts, the process is automated.
7. Status : Just like other IM!
8. Offline Messages : Does not require to remain connected to internet all the time.

Its time for you to try Whatsapp on your mobile. If you are facing any problems regarding whatsapp, any questions regarding Whatsapp : just share in the comment section. We will try to answer them all!