Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Computeractive

    Should you stop using WhatsApp?

    Feb 10, 2021 5 minutes

    If you’ve got a smartphone, there’s a good chance you’ve got WhatsApp (www.whatsapp.com) installed on it. Unlike standard texts (SMS), which are sent using your mobile network, WhatsApp messages are sent via the internet and are completely free.

    What’s more, WhatsApp messages are delivered faster, you can see when people have read them, and you can include audio, photos and video clips. WhatsApp also lets you make voice and video calls – again for free. On the face of it, it seems the perfect way to keep in touch during lockdown and in normal times.

    However, WhatsApp’s reputation took a big hit last month, after the company sent a message to all users explaining that its privacy policy was changing. It indicated WhatsApp would soon start

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Computeractive

    Computeractive2 min readSecurity
    Protect Your Tech
    Scammers are infecting Android devices with malware hidden inside an app that appears to be an official product from McAfee. The scam begins when the victim receives a text message claiming there’s been an unauthorised transaction in their bank accou
    Computeractive1 min read
    On Sale Weds 8 May
    The latest Intel processor in a reasonably priced laptop A colour ebook reader that lets you write on it as well as read These and much more… Subscribe to Computeractive at www.getcomputeractive.co.uk ■
    Computeractive1 min read
    Next Issue
    ON SALE Weds 8 May …that’ll keep you 100% PRIVATE online • Should you stop using Roku? Avoid hacks, ads and problems• Discover where products are made Make better purchasing decisions Subscribe to Computeractive at www.getcomputeractive.co.uk ■

    Related Books & Audiobooks