WhatsApp Messenger or simply WhatsApp is an American freeware, cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP service owned by Facebook, Inc. It allows users to send text messages and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other media. WikipediaInitial release date: May 3, 2009Developer(s): WhatsApp Inc. (Facebook, Inc.)Written in: ErlangSize: 137.5 MB (iOS); 22.88 MB (Android)Owner: FacebookOriginal authors: Brian Acton, Jan Koum
On an Android phone open WhatsApp, tap the three dots at the top right and choose WhatsApp web. On an iPhone start WhatsApp, tap the settings icon at the bottom left and choose WhatsApp web/desktop. You’ll be prompted to use your smartphone’s camera to scan the QR code visible in your computer’s web browser.
How to update WhatsApp on an Android
- Tap the Google Play Store icon on your Android’s home screen.
- Tap the three horizontally stacked lines.
- Tap “My apps & games.”
- Next to WhatsApp, tap “Update” to install the latest version.
