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DoaM · 5 January 2017 at 1:41PM

fleshandbone wrote: »

I prefer Imessage

So what happens if you want to send a message to contacts who are not using Apple devices? The message gets sent as an SMS or MMS.

cairndog · 6 January 2017 at 3:32PM

Anne_Marie wrote: »

I like that you can also have it on your computer (so long as it's on your phone too). Great for video, photos as well as messages. I tend to use it over wifi rather than mobile data, so doesn't cost any more than already paying for internet connection.
Not found any cons so far.

I have it on my phone for a family group and it's data included in my BT broadband.
How do I put it onto my computer ? (Windows 10 )

Thanks

ballyblack · 6 January 2017 at 3:38PM

https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/web/26000010

Anne_Marie_2 · 6 January 2017 at 4:27PM

Thanks Ballyblack for putting on a link to instructions for computer.

Cairndog, it's really easy to set up on computer, but any problems, give a shout and am sure myself or someone else can help. Just so much easier to type on a keyboard for me, rather than on a mobile.

Katykat · 8 January 2017 at 11:16AM

I have iPhone & so do almost all my family so we use iMessage for most texts & whatsapp for photos & videos. I have family in Australia & iMessage works fine for this too. I have a friend in Australia who doesn't have iPhone so we use whatsapp for text & phone calls ( & now video calls). Usually, when I visit Australia, I get a Monthly SIM in my unlocked iPhone. It usually costs about £25. I'm wondering if I really need to do this. If I keep my own SIM ( on Virgin monthly) I can communicate with my family in UK by iMessage ( & FaceTime) but can I use whatsapp to call my friend & family in Australia. Would there be any problems if I am using my own UK sim? Hope I've explained this OK.

ballyblack · 8 January 2017 at 11:30AM

you can call on Whats app free if the receiving mobile mobile has whats app installed. nothing to do with ur Sim.

I use free 'Viber' similar to 'whatsApp' but is better because it works on any tablet (as well as phone). Uses wifi

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bjbyorkshire · 8 January 2017 at 11:42AM

I can't see on the home screen on my phone that there are any whats app messages until I actually click on the green folder and open whats app. Is there a way of being able to see if I have a whats app message waiting on my home screen?

Hope I am making clear what I mean.

Katykat · 8 January 2017 at 12:37PM

Have you got notifications turned on in your phone settings. If so, you should see that you have a whatsapp message waiting for you even when your phone is locked. On my iPhone I can choose to have just the message notification or to include the first few words of the message.

Daz2009 · 8 January 2017 at 12:39PM

Most of the pros and cons have already been discussed but I found whatsapp to be a heavy battery drain and as only a handful of my contacts have it, I've uninstalled it and only use it (or viber) when I go abroad and know I'm going to be in touch with specific contacts and get them to install the same app.
That works for me

Katykat · 8 January 2017 at 12:42PM

To include the first few words on your home/ lock screen you need to go into Whatsapp- settings- notifications- show preview.

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