WhatsApp for iOS is free for a limited time

posted by Nick T. / Dec 20, 2012, 8:20 AM

WhatsApp for iOS is free for a limited time

You've surely heard about WhatsApp, haven't you? It is a popular messaging platform that works across different mobile operating systems, meaning that Android users can send free messages to their iPhone-rocking friends and vice versa. And the app is pretty successful too as it has attracted over 20 million users to date.

Until recently, iOS users who wanted to download WhatsApp on their iPhone had to pay $0.99 for it, but for a limited time, the app will be available free of charge. And no, there won't be any pesky ads spoiling the experience, so no need to worry about that.

At the same time, the pricing scheme of WhatsApp for Android remains unchanged, with the app itself being free to download, but a $0.99 yearly fee being applied after 12 months. You can go download WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android device by visiting the Apple App Store or Google Play respectively.

via: The Verge

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29 Comments

1. Nathan_ingx

Posts: 4766; Member since: Mar 07, 2012

Let me re-phrase that sentence "...meaning that iPhone users can send free messages to their Android-rocking friends and vice versa."

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 8:32 AM 2

2. Cynipap999

Posts: 138; Member since: Nov 15, 2012

Yeah, funny how in iPhoneArenaWorld Androids are 'users' (I guess because it's a real OS that they 'use') and iPhones are 'rocking', probably from the bumpy trips and travels of getting lost while 'rocking' Apple Maps.........

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 8:47 AM 1

3. Cynipap999

.... or, maybe from that 'rocky' and brittle OS that they still have to sync through iTunes version 11.0.1.5.654.231.980.666 (or, whatever it's up to now)!

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 8:49 AM 0

6. bucky

Posts: 3771; Member since: Sep 30, 2009

Man...you guys literally fight amongst yourselves.....

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 9:21 AM 2

11. androidisbaws

Posts: 74; Member since: Dec 17, 2012

Which android user would sink down low enough to make friends with an iOS user?

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 10:51 AM 1

13. chaoticrazor

Posts: 2347; Member since: Aug 28, 2012

ha you think highly of yourself, bet neither android or iOS users want to be your friend seeing as your so deluded and the definition of sad little fanboy

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 11:28 AM 2

18. androidisbaws

At least I have decent grammar... You're**

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 12:00 PM 1

20. chaoticrazor

well all that time alone with no mates in your own little world has given you time to learn proper grammar your the worst fanboy on here, its like your broken lol

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 1:03 PM 1

22. androidisbaws

Not broken, I don't carry an iPhone. And I'd say your the worst, I'm not directly insulting anyone, Mr Cartman.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 1:41 PM 0

23. androidisbaws

My bad, you're. Seems I'm getting dumber reading all this iPhone news.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 1:42 PM 0

29. Jon.916

Posts: 6; Member since: Jun 06, 2011

This statement proves you are virgin.I'm an Android user, I'm just not a virgin. Get over yourself.

posted on Dec 22, 2012, 4:42 PM 0

17. loyals

Posts: 129; Member since: Nov 10, 2012

meaning still not free for android bro ! my free version is ending in a month. i hope they make it free for android too.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 11:54 AM 0

4. soshi

Posts: 154; Member since: Mar 08, 2012

kakao talk already available for every platform. btw my account have been free for 1.5 years, should have expire in july but they gave me free until December and now they gave me more until February. I hope it will be like this forever

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 8:50 AM 0

8. Nathan_ingx

Yup, the same thing happened with me. Extended till February...enjoying 'free-dom'. :)

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 9:50 AM 0

5. Venuramax

Posts: 17; Member since: Nov 10, 2011

Y dont they bring it to tablets

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 9:14 AM 0

14. infernal88

Posts: 113; Member since: Jun 08, 2012

u can :/.......for ipad ...just download a tweak called " whatspad " if u are jailbroken ...for android ,,,just side load it :D

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 11:32 AM 0

7. Ninetysix

Posts: 2931; Member since: Oct 08, 2012

Whateverman... Here's your chance to tell your imaginary friends.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 9:36 AM 0

9. Nathan_ingx

Oh, i didn't know anyone had iFriends.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 9:52 AM 0

12. Whateverman

Posts: 3295; Member since: May 17, 2009

Trying to revisit an argument you already lost once... Priceless.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 11:24 AM 0

15. Ninetysix

You might want to review that thread again.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 11:39 AM 0

16. Whateverman

Nah, I think it's pretty clear cut. You tried to tell ME what I see on MY iOS device. You were wrong, thus... You lost. Have a great day!

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 11:45 AM 0

19. Ninetysix

Have a good day sir. Let us know what your eye doctor says after your checkup.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 12:43 PM 0

24. Whateverman

I really hope this isn't the best you can do. Eye doctor? SMH! Maybe you are just unaware that not EVERY app is available for EVERY market for various reasons. But reasoning with you seems to be pointless. Either way, anginst you... I'm still undefeated. You make it too easy.

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 1:54 PM 0

25. Ninetysix

http://www.ehow.com/how_8202183_change-app-store-account-location.html

posted on Dec 20, 2012, 2:03 PM 0

26. Whateverman

Dude, you just aren't getting it. I have the app, use it other Android users all the time. It's the iPhone crowd that wants everything "simple and easy to use". Now, don't you think suggesting changing store locations to people who think placing a widget on a homescreen is just "too complicated", might be a bit to much? No offense.