[Official] Whatsapp Status/Discussion Thread

[bagger 288]

all chat data will be gone too

Can be restored

 

[wharzhee]

whatsapp - yearly subscription has started.

Free for the first year though [for new users?]

No written article on the site itself about how this affects existing users. or does anyone have any idea?

 

[negativzero]

If you don't see any notification to pay for usage, just keep using as per normal. Thats what I am going to do.

 

[wharzhee]

Description [bolding those of interest]

WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for iPhone and other smartphones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages. First year FREE! ($0.99 USD/year after)

What's New in Version 2.10.1
2.10.1:
- multi-send UI: can send multiple photos at the same time
- URL schema support for 3rd party apps (see our blog for more info)
- iCloud chat history backup and restore:
WhatsApp > Settings > Chat Settings > Chat Backup

 

[netzach]

Honestly, it's not a lot to pay for too.

 

[badsector]

Honestly, it's not a lot to pay for too.

settings - account - payment info - Service shows "Life Time"
think still free...

honestly.. it's not about tat $1 lah. i'm sure most ppl will still switch to wechat or viber.

 

[Pathfinder]

settings - account - payment info - Service shows "Life Time"
think still free...

honestly.. it's not about tat $1 lah. i'm sure most ppl will still switch to wechat or viber.

i prefer LINE

 

[chris888222]

Apparently The lifetime whatsapp is tied to the phone number...

 

[buymyphone]

i prefer LINE

i will switch to LINE and Wechat also

 

[siegeholler]

anyone updated to the new version? all ok ?

 

[netzach]

settings - account - payment info - Service shows "Life Time"
think still free...

honestly.. it's not about tat $1 lah. i'm sure most ppl will still switch to wechat or viber.

Mine's is life time lol

 

[PetPet]

not sure why you'll need WhatsApp iCloud backup when iCloud's backups also backups your chat logs. IMO enabling it is just a waste of iCloud storage space.

 

[bagger 288]

anyone updated to the new version? all ok ?

So far so good. I just installed another WhatsApp on my iPhone. 2 account 1 phone.

 

[winstonoyy]

"First, we are updating our business model for new iPhone users going forward. As you know, we used to charge iPhone users a $.99 one time payment, while Android and other platforms had free service for the first year and paid $0.99 a year after that. From now on, we’ve simplified our business model so that all users on all platforms will enjoy their first year of WhatsApp service for free, and only pay $.99 per year after that. We feel that this model will allow us to become the communications service of the 21st century, and provide you the best way to stay in touch with your friends and family with no ads getting in the way. The good news for all current iPhone users is that WhatsApp will be free of charge for the rest of your life."

WhatsApp Blog

 

[bryant_16]

Latest whatsapp update is sweet.. Every operation in the app now seems so smooth and snappy.

 

[badsector]

So far so good. I just installed another WhatsApp on my iPhone. 2 account 1 phone.

juz did that too. 2whatsapp 1 iphone.
transferred from another iphone. still shows "Life Time"

 

[gt_5454]

So far so good. I just installed another WhatsApp on my iPhone. 2 account 1 phone.

How to do that? Can teach me how to have 2 whatsapp (different numbers) on 1 iPhone? Thanks

 

[ericwilis]

Latest whatsapp update is sweet.. Every operation in the app now seems so smooth and snappy.

Safe to upgrade to new version? I read some review complained make it unusable

I had bad experience update it last round

 

[sebastlim11]

So those users before " their announcement" has got lifetime free usage , whereas those who register after " their announcement" have to pay .99 each year?

 

[anpanbun]

So those users before " their announcement" has got lifetime free usage , whereas those who register after " their announcement" have to pay .99 each year?

Yep, that is correct