Eóghan Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'm visiting some friends in Boston and I was shocked nobody used Whatsapp for their everyday messaging? I haven't sent an SMS since 2010. I mean I would understand if they used Kik, Snapchat, Messenger instead or iMessage (exclusive for apple gang), but not even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magazine Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Wasn't whatsapp a thing in like 2010? Why everybody suddenly loving it again? Also, anyone should have unlimited SMS at this point, so why spend internet data + more battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavi Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, magazine said: Wasn't whatsapp a thing in like 2010? Why everybody suddenly loving it again? Also, anyone should have unlimited SMS at this point, so why spend internet data + more battery? In most parts of Europe WhatsApp wasn't a thing in 2010, but it has been the thing since 2010. Almost everybody has it by default. It's free (apart from data, but hey, it's just text messages if you want), you can group chat, you can send pictures, voice messages, locations, you can call each other without using minutes, and so on. Options are endless, yet the app is simple as hell. Actually surprised people would still use SMS, but I guess that just happens when you get used to something, lol Edited July 27, 2022 by pavi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I think they use iMessage which is free between iPhones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yawn Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, pavi said: In most parts of Europe WhatsApp wasn't a thing in 2010, but it has been the thing since 2010. Almost everybody has it by default. It's free (apart from data, but hey, it's just text messages if you want), you can send pictures, voice messages, locations, you can call each other without using minutes, and so on. Options are endless, yet the app is simple as hell. Actually surprised people would still use SMS, but I guess that just happens when you get used to something, lol most of the world sis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americanlife Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 International calling and texting is not as common here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHoran Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, pavi said: In most parts of Europe WhatsApp wasn't a thing in 2010, but it has been the thing since 2010. Almost everybody has it by default. It's free (apart from data, but hey, it's just text messages if you want), you can group chat, you can send pictures, voice messages, locations, you can call each other without using minutes, and so on. Options are endless, yet the app is simple as hell. Actually surprised people would still use SMS, but I guess that just happens when you get used to something, lol You can literally do all of that with SMS and for unlimited. Literally who has minutes in 2022? I have an unlimited texting plan. I don't know anyone that uses WhatsApp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgalbriel Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, magazine said: Wasn't whatsapp a thing in like 2010? Why everybody suddenly loving it again? Also, anyone should have unlimited SMS at this point, so why spend internet data + more battery? WhatsApp has been a thing SINCE 2010. I can't imagine using sms, though How am I supposed to send my funny personalized stickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Samson Posted July 27, 2022 ATRL Moderator Share Posted July 27, 2022 I thought most of us used iMessage? most Americans have iPhones and we only use SMS when messaging non-iPhones, otherwise it's iMessage. I know a lot of us use WhatsApp though. I mostly use iMessage and WhatsApp, and only the latter when I'm talking to my relatives in other countries (since I'm a 2nd gen immigrant) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jobs Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Two reasons 1) Unlimited texting plans were the standard in the US unlike many parts of the world, so the jump to a free alternative wasn’t as necessary. 2) iMessage. Since the iPhone market share is enormous (over 60% when in other countries it’s like 5-30% at best*), it covered the extra features for a lot of people (read receipts, media etc). *except for Japan where it’s also the majority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael196 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 21 minutes ago, magazine said: Wasn't whatsapp a thing in like 2010? Why everybody suddenly loving it again? Also, anyone should have unlimited SMS at this point, so why spend internet data + more battery? lol what? Whatsapp has been the main messaging app for over a decade in most of the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayka Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Because why would I install another app on my phone when messaging and calls are free anyway? Who gets minute plans anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladiator Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I mainly use Discord for all communication. Even with my roommates and with my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodflowers. Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I don't know, my American friends use WhatsApp and we are in a group chat there sharing gifs and talk about random stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likingstars Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Because texting and calling are free in America??? I don’t use whatsapp except for work. iMess >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illia Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Telegram >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magazine Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, Michael196 said: lol what? Whatsapp has been the main messaging app for over a decade in most of the world... Pretty sure I remember using Whatsapp around 2010 and then everybody started switching to Messenger, Instagram, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOrDie Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 whatsapp is the default Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohit Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 WhatsApp is the biggest app for messaging in the world. Americans just love to live in their own little cucoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almodusa Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Yeah I think most people have unlimited texts so why not just use the phone’s regular texting system I do understand Whatsapp’s benefits so I have no problem with it but I just don’t care to use that. Only time I really do would be to send my parents pictures since it sends quicker (and they themselves use it more lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavi Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, JustHoran said: You can literally do all of that with SMS and for unlimited. Literally who has minutes in 2022? You can? My standard text message app is really just text messages and nothing more! Are you sure you're not talking about iMessage or a similar app, which incorporates online messaging and sms in one app? This is how long I haven't used sms, don't even know what you can do with it, lol Maybe minutes is also why this is different. A lot of people in Europe still have some maximum on their minutes/sms, while their data bundles are huge and cheap. I have 20gb of data monthly for just over ten euros. Unlimited data is getting more common too Edited July 27, 2022 by pavi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simple Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 They are so weird! whatsapp is the best (cloud storage for messages, stickers, video and voice calls, fast..etc) . Imagine sending a group text using SMS or using iMessage's cringey emojis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillingYourCareer Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I only use iMessage with 2 people, and Whatsapp with everyone else. Whatsapp is superior because of how easy it is to search things, especially files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev8 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 They do? damn We use Viber in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny789 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Since most of the people here iPhones it’s not as necessary iMessage does pretty much anything WhatsApp can do. I do use it for group chats that have galaxy people cause it’s easier. But like 97% of people I interact with have iPhones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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