Maria Colin

WhatsApp
Social Networking
EDT 180
  WhatsApp is a free app for
smartphones.
 Uses internet to send messages,

Purpose images, audio or video. Can also call

and video chat with other WhatsApp
users.
 Free of charge!!! All you need is
internet connection.

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Intended 


Users who do not have unlimited text messaging.
Long distance communication.
audience  Avoids long distance fees with phone providers.

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Social Media?

 One of many social media definitions:

 “Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to
participate in social networking”.

 Definitely social media!

 Allows users to connect and communicate by sharing information through the
internet.

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 WhatsApp is a
platform on which
users can share texts,
images, and videos
without getting
charged for them.

Why should I
Calls and video chats
adopt this social are also available.

media?
The shared images
and videos will stay in
the apps library,
possible backup in
case of phone
emergency.

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Uses
Click for cool WhatsApp tips!

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Would you use it?

 Unlimited texting, calling, and video chatting, if connected to the internet?

 I DEFINITELY USE IT!
 This app comes in handy when I have to get in touch with friends or relative from
other countries. Calling long distance can sometimes be expensive through our
regular phone providers, and this app really helps.

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 Thank you!
Maria Colin
mcolin@asu.edu