"Whatsapp" - what it is, what functions it performs, its application

Recently, more and more users of computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones are giving preference to social networks. But not all chat rooms have lost all popularity, such as, for example, Google Talk, WhatsApp, ICQ, Skype, IM +, Gchat + and some others. Indeed, very often there is a need to chat with someone briefly, without launching bulky social networks and without using a lot of Internet traffic. And then chats come to the rescue. We’ll deal with Vatsapp. What it is?

What is Vatsapp

One of the rapidly developing applications is Watsapp. Its main purpose is messaging, without paying them as SMS. Available for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia and Windows Phone. Importantly, the owners of all these smartphones can communicate with each other. In this case, the standard tariff plan of your Internet is used, the same as for e-mail with a browser. For this reason, a separate fee for messages will not be taken, and you can stay in touch with your friends and acquaintances indefinitely. A brief idea of ​​whatsapp program, what it is, we got.

It is also desirable to know about the ability of users of this program to create groups, send any number of messages, video and audio files, photos inside it.

How to install "Whatsapp"

So it is. You decided to get hold of Vatsapp on your smartphone. How to install this program? The important thing is that now this procedure is absolutely free, although once the application was paid. Run it, get a request to your own address book. Allow access, select the code of your country from the drop-down list, enter the phone number and click “Finish”. Check the entered data and press “Yes”.

An SMS will come to the provided number with a code that must be entered in the window that appears. Now we invent and write down the name that your interlocutors will see. Save it. Next, we get a proposal to send out phone book contacts about installing the program.

So they installed the “Whatsapp”. It turned out to be easy to register. What is it - also figured out. Now select the desired contact and send him a message. If you want to send a photo, video or contact, then click on the arrow next to the message input line and select the one you need from the list that appears.

Advantages of Whatsapp over Other Messengers

Having figured out what Watsapp is, how to use the program, you need to remember its advantages in order to offer others. The most basic:

1. Lack of passwords and logins, the ability to transfer messages and files.
   
2. Link to your phone number and integrate with the phone book.
3. The iPhone program has many advantages.
4. Even while roaming, you can transfer files via 3G or Wi-Fi networks.
5. Many different mobile platforms are supported.
6. Easy to install program.
7. The presence of push-notifications that work even while the messenger is closed.
8. Intuitive interface.
9. The ability to set your favorite avatar for your profile.

Watsapp for computer

Initially, the program we were considering could only be installed on iPhones. After some time, using the java platform, it became possible to put it on other mobile phones and smartphones. And now you can download Vatsapp for a personal computer and laptop.

The solution to a number of problems was as follows. The messenger copied your contacts from the address book to your list, and took phone numbers for unique user IDs. At the same time, the SIM card number became a login, and messages from users arrived on it. No registration is needed, as the messages were in the form of SMS, but much cheaper.

So, the Watsapp program - what is it? This is a messenger that is starting to outstrip Quipa, ICQ and Skype in popularity.

Is it possible to install "Whatsapp" on iPad

Despite the fact that the iPhone and iPad are the products of one company, there have been problems with installing our application on a second device until recently. It required a jailbreak. Now this issue has been resolved. To complete the task we need: the iPad itself, an iPhone (for registering the application) and a computer. In this case, it is completely indifferent under what operating system the PC is running. It can be both Windows and OS X. The difference in installation is so insignificant that you can ignore it.

We bring to you information that this method has been repeatedly tested almost and is completely suitable for iOS7, starting with iOS 4.3. So, let's get started.

Install "Whatsapp" on iPad

Our procedure with the installation of "Vatsapp" for iPad is performed in stages and consists of 12 points:

1. First of all, you need to install iFunBox - a manager for managing files
   
   between Apple devices and a computer. You can download it from his own site.
2. Next, launch native iTunes, go to the App Store and download the necessary Watsapp application from there.
3. We find the downloaded file on the PC and place it on the desktop.
4. We connect the tablet to the computer and start the iFunBox file manager.
5. Click the “Install App” button. In the window that opens, you need to specify the Vatsapp file from the desktop and open it using the special button. As a result of this, the program through iFunBox will be downloaded to the device. Remember that before using the messenger, it must go through the activation procedure.
6. To do this, open it on your tablet computer and activate via SMS via iPhone.
7. Now be sure to connect the same gadget with the activated application to the computer.
8. On the left side of iFunBox, select the connected phone and the User Application file section, on the right - "Whatsapp".
9. We are looking for two folders, Library and Documents, we also copy them to the desktop.
10. After completing the copy operation, turn off the iPhone you are using and connect our new device on which Watsapp is already installed.
11. Once again, you need to run the iFunBox manager. On the left, select your device and the already known section User Application. On the right is Watsapp.
12. Finally, delete the folders with the names Library and Documents, and also copy the two directories that were previously placed on the desktop.

We did without a dreary jailbreak and can now run the program without any problems.

Conclusions on the use of the messenger

At the moment, there are more than 500,000,000 versions of Watsapp installed on Android devices only. What is it, billions of users around the world know. Few programs can boast such popularity. To all the above messenger functionality, you can add the possibility of parental control. That is, you can track all the correspondence of your child, what files he receives and sends. To do this, you must additionally install one of the special programs. Also, spouses can track each other, because applications are invisible to users. But here you need a lot of accuracy.

In general, “Vatsapp” most people praise, are satisfied with its use. Of the shortcomings, it should be noted that you need to download the program very carefully, only from official sources, since there is a chance of getting a virus or "getting" for money. Also, users complain that they constantly need an Internet connection. Although the farther, the easier this question becomes.