A lot of people have accused Facebook of selling user data to third parties and allowing fake news to spread on its platform.
Since Facebook acquired Whatsapp in 2014, more doubts were raised as to its security.
Although the app itself is secured, many have reported falling prey to a fake WhatsApp software that turns out to be malware. Thanks to its wide user base, WhatsApp has frequently been the target of cybercriminals. (See also: How Much Do International Call Packages Cost) You can also check with your local network provider if they offer international call packages. Apps like MyLine offers international calls for as low as $0.001 per minute.
If making an international call for free is not possible for you at the moment, then how can you make cheap international calls?įortunately, there are ways for you to reduce your international call bill. (See: International Calling Apps Review and Comparison) But like WhatsApp, they too have their own disadvantages. Yes, there are a lot of apps that offer free international calls. So instead of saving some bucks on your international calls, it only made it more expensive.Ĭan you make international calls for free? You get charged with the regular international calling rate which is often twice or three times higher than the usual rate. But when the connection is really slow, the app automatically switches to “airtime minutes”. When you use the app to make calls, it uses an internet connection. And sometimes, they tend to be more expensive than regular calls.Īpparently, WhatsApp is responsible for the international call charges. You still have to pay for broadband or data charges. The need for internet connection also means that wi-fi calling with WhatsApp isn’t exactly free. So if you’re a frequent traveler, you might want to find a cheap way to make international calls without relying on internet connection. You, the caller, and the one receiving the call should both be connected to the internet.īesides, when you’re on the road (and in many developing countries), there is no assurance of a stable internet connection. See, the internet connection requirement is a two-way street. In particular, the person you’re calling. Though internet connection may not be a problem for you, it may not be the case for others. This ensures high-quality calls and that you’re not cut off mid-sentence. That’s because a wi-fi signal is usually faster and more reliable than using the mobile internet. WhatsApp even encourages its users to connect to wi-fi rather than rely on mobile data. So whether you connect to a wi-fi or not isn’t your choice to make.
India is the biggest market for WhatsApp with more than 160 million monthly active users.Since WhatsApp uses VoIP technology, internet connection is a must. This comes as great news, especially for a country like India which suffers from low speed or no internet connectivity in many areas. Now, you can send the text and the app will automatically send it to you when if finds a connection. When these people are in trains or places which have limited or no internet connectivity, there is a problem in sending texts via WhatsApp, so there was a need to go back to the App and send the texts which also required to check for connectivity every now and then. WhatsApp is inarguably the most popular messaging app, with more than a billion users who use it to stay connected with family and friends.
The new ‘offline’ feature is already available for Android users. This new feature can be availed by Apple iPhone users by installing the latest WhatsApp 2.17.1 update. Additionally, WhatsApp now allows you to share 30 pictures or videos (from 10 earlier) at the same time.
The update also includes a redesign which allows you to manage the storage in your phone in a better way. In a similar feature that is present in Facebook Messenger, emails and messages, WhatsApp in its latest iOS update enables users to queue up messages even if they are offline. A new feature on WhatsApp’s latest update allows users to send messages even when there is no network or internet connection in the smartphone.