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First Look: WhatsApp

November 16, 2009 by admin 

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There’s a lot of buzz about iPhone IM clients.Other applications have gotten a lot of coverage for allowing iPhones to chat from their AOL, Google, ICQ, Jabber or a host of other screen names.

WhatsApp [iTunes Link] is different, calling itself an “iPhone-to-iPhone chat application” that provides direct messaging between iPhones. The application features push notifications and provides functionality similar to SMS.

So why bother trying it? The app makes it easy to chat with other iPhones with no need for screen names, logging in and out or the added cost of text messaging and cellular charges. It’s a lot like an iPhone version of Blackberry’s popular messaging service. You’ll also quickly and easily be able to point out which of your contacts have WhatsApp installed. Even if you’re offline, your messages will be saved until you’re back online.

Other cool features include the ability to “Broadcast”

or send a message to multiple users, emailing of your chat history and sound and visual badges to show your unread message count. Users can also see when their friends are typing as well as the last time they checked their messages.

WhatsApp is free “for a limited time” so head on over to the App Store and grab it.

Here’s a few shots of the app in action:

Gallery: WhatsApp

Push notifications make it easy to keep in touch.View your recent chat history.Language support, and familiar chat interface.Update your status for all to see.View your contacts and quickly see who has WhatsApp.

First Look: WhatsApp originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)First Look: WhatsApp originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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