WhatsApp A Social Media and Networking App
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What’s the Purpose? WhatsApp Messenger is a FREE messaging app. WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection or Wi-Fi to let you message and call friends and call others..
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Popular Features No Fees Absolutely free to use
Mobile or Computer Can be accessed from any place that has internet or wifi
Phone number only No need to create a username or password
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Intended Audience Anyone who can use the internet from teenagers to Senior adults all over the world
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How does it fit? Most monthly active users then other social media platforms Monthly Active Users
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1 Whatsapp
Facebook messengar
Instagram
Twitter
Snapchat
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Why care?
End to End Encyption makes it secure and gives the user peace of mind.
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Why might we adopt this social media? • Fast access • Can share information securely • New way to connect with others • Simple to use • Never miss out on anything with the offline mode
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What are the uses? To connect you with loved ones through your own address book
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Use or Not? Pros
Cons
Free of Charge Must have internet or wifi to use Connect all over the world No charge for international messages or calls Secure end to end encryption No account needed just a phone number Can be use by mobile phone or computer
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Thank You! Priscila Garcia
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