The What'sApp! Review Report

The What’sApp Review
What’sApp & Using it for
Personal and Business Texting
Steve Symes
2/22/2014

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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
WhatsApp - The Next Generation Marketing Tool ................................................................... 1
Is the Game Over for SMS Text? ................................................................................................. 2
FaceTime And WhatsApp - How To Communicate For Free With Your iPhone .................. 4
The Top 5 Mobile Apps Your Mobile Operator Doesn't Want You to Know About ............. 5
Top 5 Smartphone Apps .......................................................................................................... 5
BBM Vs. WhatsApp, Which One Is Better................................................................................... 6
Sharing Becomes Easy and Fast With WhatsApp Messenger ................................................ 9

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The WhatsApp Review – A report on
WhatsApp & Using it for Personal and
Business Texting
Introduction
WhatsApp has just been bought by Facebook, and having heard about this amazing
app many people are wondering whether they can benefit from using it.
The good news is yes! Especially if you have ever received a shock bill for example for
texting abroad, or have just became frustrated by an ever increasing telephone bill.
If you have a smartphone you might be surprised that there are apps on the market that
will allow you to make cheap calls, eliminate texting (SMS) cost, and allow you to have
free mobile data access.
Until now, all the many smartphone apps that will help you save money with texting costs
have probably one of the best-kept open-secrets around!
That’s why here at IPPTS Associates we decided to compile this report, which includes the
following sections:
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WhatsApp - The Next Generation Marketing Tool
Is the Game Over for SMS Text?
FaceTime And WhatsApp - How To Communicate For Free With Your iPhone
The Top 5 Mobile Apps Your Mobile Operator Doesn't Want You to Know About
Top 5 Smartphone Apps
BBM Vs. WhatsApp, Which One Is Better
Sharing Becomes Easy and Fast With WhatsApp Messenger

So, read-on and find out about WhatsApp and some other alternative SMS texting
services.

1. WHATSAPP - THE NEXT GENERATION MARKETING TOOL
WhatsApp Messenger is a proprietary, cross-platform instant messaging subscription
service for smartphones. In addition to text messaging, users can send each other
images, video, and audio media messages. The client software is available for Android,
BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10, iOS, Series 40, Symbian (S60), and Windows Phone
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Competing with a number of Asian-based messaging services (like LINE, KakaoTalk, and
WeChat), WhatsApp handles ten billion messages per day. According to the Financial
Times, WhatsApp "has done to SMS on mobile phones what Skype did to international
calling on landlines. The service is free for the first year then costs $0.99/Yr.
Everyone knows that WhatsApp is a great tool for messaging friends however what you
did not know is that WhatsApp can be used as campaign tool to generate marketing
leads. The App is free and it can serve as a strong marketing channel with the potential
of getting clients for your business more than anything else.
Why Choose WhatsApp for your marketing Campaign?
The App is almost free!
You can send large number of messages with no limits. It's available for all smartphone
platforms including iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Nokia, Blackberry, and Symbian.
Everyone is using it because you don't have to go to a website to fill in details or confirm
your identity to use it. It just needs your mobile number and you are done!
WhatsApp - The Next Generation Marketing Tool?
Using WhatsApp to promote businesses also has many advantages, because it has better
features than traditional SMS/MMS services offer.
WhatsApp supports many different message types, from simple text to pictures to audio
files. Usually a MMS message would cost a fair bit of money to send, so the fact that these
can be sent to as many customers and prospects as you like for free is great.
You can also send GPS location of your stores! Product videos, Product images and audio
messages (a short personal message from your CEO could be sent to multiple clients and
prospects at one go!) this wonderful App supports just everything. You can start your own
WhatsApp group and can invite your clients and prospects to join, or you could create
an internal marketing group which will help you stay connected with your campaign
peers 24/7.
So WhatsApp as a campaign tool can perform everything a traditional e-mail or SMS
campaign could do. To top it all Whatsapp is close to our hearts being a smartphone
app, many people can't take their hands off their phone because of this App. Hence
any message communicated through this medium has the most immediate and
maximum outreach.
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2. IS THE GAME OVER FOR SMS TEXT?
SMS senders! Many of you may not know this (a quick Google might help), but SMS
actually stands for Short Message Service. Pretty nifty.
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SMS is still a very popular and in my opinion, reliable way of communicating with
someone. However, since smartphones are so popular these days and data on phones
is going through the roof, services like WhatsApp and Ping have popped up.
These services replace SMS, basically. Judging by the App Store description, that's what
they aim to do as well. What WhatsApp and others like it do, is they allow you to send
messages to someone over the internet, using your data connection. Of course, the
recipient of your message has to have the application installed on their phone, as well.
So, most of us, at least in my country, have unlimited data plans. Considering WhatsApp
uses your phone's data connection to send messages, you can send unlimited messages!
So, knowing this, will you ever send an SMS again? Most likely not.
A lot of people have smartphones these days, so if you're in luck, and your friends have
smartphones with WhatsApp or something similar installed, you'll be able to send
messages - basically for free. I think you'll like that idea, won't you? Yeah, me to - don't
get me wrong. But.... your carrier might not be as impressed.
Carriers make a ' poo-ton ' of money from SMS. However, they get NOTHING when you
sent a message to your friend using something like WhatsApp. You pay, in most cases
anyway, a fixed amount of money for your data plan per month. So, basically..... You
can send a million messages for the price of whatever you pay for your data plan.
I think you get the picture... carriers are actually screwed out of some profit here. Should
you care? Not really. It's there problem, right? It is.
Can carriers do anything? Yes, and in countries like the United States and others, they
have. What they do is, they limit the amount of data you can use per month. So, instead
of unlimited, you may now use 2 GB of data and not a byte (or bit?) more.
Of course, they don't limit data plans just because of this. There are many other reasons.
However, the data cap is rather convenient for carriers to fight things like WhatsApp.
Don't worry however, if the only thing you do is message your mom then you shouldn't
worry. Messages are short, and text based, so they don't use a lot of data when being
sent. Data caps are especially annoying when you're a big user of video services
(YouTube, Netflix). Besides, I still use SMS if I really want someone to get something,
because WhatsApp can be unreliable at times.
I love WhatsApp, though. It's a terrific solution to communicate with friends and family. It
saves a LOT of money in some cases.
For example, if your friend lives abroad. Sending SMS to a foreign country can get pretty
expensive. But, if your friend’s phone is connected to the internet, he will receive your
message and it won't cost you a thing.
There is a lot to be said for apps like WhatsApp, but game over for SMS? Not necessarily
and not yet anyway.
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3. FACETIME AND WHATSAPP - HOW TO COMMUNICATE FOR FREE
WITH YOUR IPHONE
The Apple iPhone 4S and up allows you to send and receive messages and carry out
phone calls using a number of different formats. This is achieved via both the standard
formats as well as those provided by apps downloaded from the AppStore. In this article
I will look at some of the communication apps available, so you can take advantage of
the benefits they bring.
FaceTime
The FaceTime app makes its first appearance on the iPhone 4S, working alongside the
handset's built in front facing camera. You can only use the app if the person you are
speaking to has a device with FaceTime (iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2 etc) and a front facing
camera. If they have, then you can carry out video calls over a Wi-Fi network, so you can
not only hear them but also see them in real time. This app is especially useful if you are
contacting someone oversees, as you can avoid the notoriously high call charges
associated with calling foreign number on a telephone. Because it is free, this app comes
highly recommended.
WhatsApp
This is an app which allows you to send and receive SMS and MMS messages for free.
Most iPhone 4S tariffs have an allowance of free messages included, but if you go over
this allowance, an app like WhatsApp can be very useful. Because the app uses a 3G or
Wi-Fi connection, messages incur no charges (although data charges may apply when
using 3G in certain situations. To be sure, use Wi-Fi whenever possible). This app costs $0.69
from the AppStore and I think this is very good value as you can use it to send an unlimited
number of text messages and media messages. You can only send messages using this
app if your intended recipient also has WhatsApp installed on their phone. WhatsApp is
also available for other operating systems like Android, so can also be used on phones
like the Samsung Galaxy S2, for example.
As you can see, there are more options for communication on the iPhone 4S than the
standard phone and message features. If you use apps like those outlined above wisely,
you can significantly reduce your monthly phone bill. These kinds of apps are great for
those who have lower allowances on their tariff or who use a Pay As You Go plan. There
are many more such apps on the AppStore which allow you to communicate for free
using an iPhone 4S; be sure to check out my other articles for details on some of these
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4. THE TOP 5 MOBILE APPS YOUR MOBILE OPERATOR DOESN'T WANT
YOU TO KNOW ABOUT
Ever got a shockingly expensive bill? Frustrated by the ever increasing telephone bill? It
happens to all of us. Take this scenario, suitcases packed, holiday here I come. After the
holiday an unpleasant surprise, an enormous operator bill as your iPhone has been
synchronizing email or you have been calling friends and family back home. Or
remember this situation... your kids have gone crazy texting (SMS) and phoning with their
friends on your mobile?
In this section we will give you information to get you started with the following top 5
mobile apps:
1. WhatsApp - Free SMS
2. Yelo - Cheap Calls
3. Onavo - Reduce Mobile Data
4. Fon - Free Mobile Data
5. WeFi - Free Hotspots

Top 5 Smartphone Apps
free mobile data access. The smartphone apps that will help you save money are
sometimes the best-kept secrets around, so to help you make the best choice we provide
out top 5 apps:
1. WhatsApp - Free SMS
The first App that will save you money is called WhatsApp. WhatsApp allows you to never
pay for your texting (SMS) anymore. This is a cross platform (iOS/Android/) allowing you
to send instant messages to all of your contacts that also have WhatsApp. WhatsApp is
used by more than 200 million users globally, WhatsApp is a paid app ($0.99 or less). Go
to the Whatsapp website to download the app.
2. Yelo - Cheap Calls
Roaming, international calls, long distance, phone cards? Your answer to reduce calling
cost is Yeloworld. It is considered the best calling app. With Yelo, users will save up to over
90% compared to leading operators and service providers such as Vodafone, AT&T,
T-Mobile, SkypeOut, Jajah, Google Voice and Rebtel. These really cheap calls have great
quality so you will never feel like you should pay more for all of your calling needs. With
Yeloworld you can make cheap calls to mobile phones and even landlines globally (200
countries). To download the free app (iOS/Android): www.yeloworld.com
3. Onavo - Reduce Mobile Data
Onavo is another money saving app. This app will really help you to save on your data
usage. Onavo can help you to reduce your data usage (30-50%) by using advanced
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data compression. As most operators are moving to a maximum data usage (mb) on the
mobile data plan, whereby you have to pay for the extra usage, Onavo ensures you get
the most out of your dataplan. Go to the Onavo website to download the app.
4. Fon - Free Mobile Data
Fon is a must-have app that will allow you to stop paying for mobile data. Fon gives you
free access to 7 million WiFi hotspots across the world. All you need to do is locate a Fon
hotspot and you will have free internet. All it requires for you is to become a Fon member
by buying a Fon router (Fonera). Fon has been signing deals with BT, MTS, Oi, SFT and
other operators, so expect them to get coverage in all major countries in the next years.
To download the app: www.fon.com.
5. WeFi - Free Hotspots
The fifth and final app is called WeFi. This is an app that will again help you to get free
data on your smartphone. This app has about 100 million Wi-Fi hotspots in their database.
Go to the WeFi website to download the app.
The above mobile apps will help you to reduce on your mobile cost, while getting the
maximum out of it.
A last tip is to always check on how to manually switch off mobile data or calling on your
phone when you start your travel or how to switch back to your own operator when
returning from travel. Smartphones nowadays are very smart, but somehow not smart
enough to ask you whether you would like to switch off mobile data or calling when you
are in roaming (not on a network of your operator). Or is this the killing feature for
operators to enjoy enormous margins?
Ever got a shock bill? Frustrated by the ever increasing telephone bill? It happens to all
of us.
free mobile data access. All smartphone apps that will help you save money are
sometimes the best-kept secrets around.
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5. BBM VS. WHATSAPP, WHICH ONE IS BETTER
It has been long that everyone was eagerly awaited for the BBM. Now it is finally
available for Android and iOS or iPhone users. Even though there are numerous
messaging services available but it seems that BBM has a strong competition
against WhatsApp. Then let us co
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BBM for privacy

If you are aiming at something that is more private then BBM is the right choice
for you. When you opt for this service, you will be using a unique PIN through which
you can get in touch with your contacts. This means that unless a friend has
accepted your request you will not be able to contact through BBM.
If you see it different then it seems a hassle as when you use WhatsApp you are
easily in touch with all on your phonebook. It is as simple as sending a message to
another user.
Contact grid

BBM seems to have a better contact grid as compared to WhatsApp. Here you
have a few chosen people to communicate with. However, with WhatsApp you
will have all on your contact grid. The common factor with both the chat
messengers seems to be adding your close friends and family. You can create a
list on your BBM or create Favorites in your WhatsApp.
Message Delivery

There is a distinct way these two apps behave when it comes to message delivery
notification or alerts regarding it.
WhatsApp alerts you when a user is online and their last seen time. With BBM, you
are not furnished such information but you will still know when another is available
or busy according to their current status.
For those who like online and last seen they can opt for WhatsApp, as the
information is always accurate.
BBM differs in its approach towards message delivery; you will get an R for read
receipt and D for delivery status. WhatsApp gives you single tick for message sent
and double for delivery.
For WhatsApp users they will only know if their message was read according to
last login time or last seen time of another user.
BBM offers you with an option of PING just like poke on Facebook this feature helps
you nudge another user.
Emoticons

The emoticon preference differs in both the messaging services but it boils down
to your own personal choice.
WhatsApp gives you smiley, animals, images and other emoticons to express
yourself. While BBM has limited number of selective emoticons.

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This is probably more down to personal emoticon preference than anything else,
but we have to say we prefer the options you get on WhatsApp compared to
BBM.
Chat Space

The chat space provided by WhatsApp is much more in comparison to what is
provided by BBM. The conversation bubbles in the chat are bigger.
If you are using a BlackBerry handset then you can change the text size or else
you will need to live up with it. The privilege of adding more conversation
messages is given to BlackBerry users.
Common factors

After comparing the two together, there are a few features that are common in
both the message services.
Creating and updating chat status that serves as an alert message to other users
about your current mood.
You can create groups in both the chat services but there are more attachment
options available with WhatsApp. You will be able to send images, video files,
audio notes, and media files. However, with BBM you only have the option of
audio, video and image files.
Conclusion – BBM vs WhatsApp

If you are using a BlackBerry handset then you have full functionality enabled in
BBM. Things like video, voice and screen share are yet to be introduced in BBM
chat for non-BlackBerry users. At present, this app is compatible with all platforms
just as WhatsApp.
BBM helps you communicate with iPhone and Android users. However, it seems
that WhatsApp chat is also available to all the users including iPhone, Android
and BlackBerry users. Both the apps are appropriate and work on cross-platform.
It seems that in the end it all depends upon personal choice of a user which app
they would like to choose.
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6. SHARING BECOMES
MESSENGER

EASY

AND

FAST

WITH

WHATSAPP

As technology grows, it makes our life much more easy and convenient. But is it
only life that becomes easy with advanced technology? The answer is "NO and
YES". No because advanced technology affects various other things too and
makes several tasks, which we perform in our daily life, easy; yes because
ultimately, it makes our life comfortable. For instance; today's tech-savvy
generation is crazy about sharing, which wasn't much fast and easy, as it is now
with WhatsApp Messenger.
In other words, this new technology has made sharing easier and faster. Available
free of cost for a year, the application allows users to share images, videos, and
audio messages, apart from text. In nutshell, be it any kind of file, an audio, video,
text, or image; one can share them easily, promptly, and most importantly free of
cost with this application, making it an ideal alternative of SMS and MMS. As the
WhatsApp Messenger Review, the new application is easy to download and
install and is compatible with Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone smartphones. This
easy to use phone app is getting on the nerves of tech freaks and is making them
go nuts with its free services and numerous features.
Let's explore some of its features, which is why, the app is getting more popular
with each passing day:
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Known as the best substitute of MMS and SMS, the application is easy to
download and install
Easy to use, the app comes free for a year, allowing users to share and chat
free of cost
After a year, the app becomes chargeable and charges nearly INR 107 for
a year, which is quite affordable
Users can send images, audio messages, share videos with this app, apart
from text messages
Compatible with most of the smartphones including BlackBerry, Android,
ioS, and Symbian
The application comes encrypted and will not allow unknowns to read the
messages
It does not have the character limit
Users can use the app easily and need not to remember the username or
password to sign in
No hidden charges
Users can send images just after the click using WhatsApp

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Videos can be shared in the real-time using this app
Users can share customized wallpapers, notification sounds, MMS, etc., to
numerous contacts simultaneously
The application allows users to create a group and chat instantly with each
member
The mobile texting application comes with no pop-ups, no ads, and no
spams

It seems that this new mobile application has come as a blessing for those who
are not just tech freaks but are crazy about sharing and communication. As more
and more consumers are getting familiar with the application and are using it for
communication purpose, WhatsApp Messenger has become a very strong
contender for various other messaging services like LINE and KakaoTalk. Based in
California, WhatsApp Inc. is the developer of the application, which was founded
by Brian Acton and Jan Koum in the year 2009.
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