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The rise of WhatsApp
Whatsapp No introduction needed. Since its birth in 2009, this instant messaging application that allows you to send and receive messages over the Internet has become an essential tool in our daily lives. According to the company’s latest data, it has more than 2,000 million users around the world, with Spain being one of the countries where it is most used.
Less calls and SMS, more WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s main impact has been on the way we communicate. Nowadays, it is more common to send a message through this application than to make a phone call or send an SMS. This platform has made communication more dynamic and faster, as well as more economical.
On the other hand, Whatsapp made borders less noticeable. Currently, it is possible to send instant messages anywhere in the world without paying exorbitant fees.
The era of multimedia messages
Another of the great contributions of Whatsapp has been the incorporation of multimedia messages. Sending images, videos, audios, documents, locations, contacts, links and even stickers has become the norm in everyday communication.
Furthermore, the video calling function allowed closer contact with loved ones, friends and the workplace. A tool that has become particularly important in times of confinement and social distancing.
The use of WhatsApp in the professional field
Whatsapp It has also transformed the way we do business. WhatsApp Business, launched in 2018, has become an essential pillar for small and medium-sized businesses that want to maintain close contact with their customers.
Through this tool, companies can send and receive messages for free, create a company profile, configure automatic responses, organize and segment contacts, and much more.
A shift in privacy
It is important to mention that the change in our lives comes at a price: our privacy. Although Whatsapp has end-to-end encryption for your messages, the truth is that the application’s privacy terms have been the subject of controversy on more than one occasion.
#As an adaptation of the anglicism “whatsapp”, we recommend using the adapted spellings “guasap” and “wasap” (‘message sent by Whatsapp’) already documented in use. The first is the one that best adapts to our spelling.
– RAE (@RAEinforma) December 6, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it safe to use WhatsApp?
Whatsapp It has end-to-end encryption, which means that only you and the person you are communicating with can read the message. However, it is advisable to be careful with the information you share through the platform.
2. Can I use WhatsApp on more than one device?
At the moment, Whatsapp allows you to use the same account on up to four different devices.
3. Is using WhatsApp free?
The use of Whatsapp It’s free, although mobile data usage fees may apply depending on your phone plan.
In short, there is no doubt that Whatsapp has drastically changed the way we communicate. These transformations have opened up endless possibilities, but they have also brought new challenges in terms of privacy and security. As always, the key is to use these tools responsibly.