WhatsApp Download

The week couldn’t end in a better way for WhatsApp users. There is in fact a new stable version of WhatsApp for Android available for the download. This latest stable version 2.16.65 (build number 451140) adds a nice new feature which will enable users to send invitations via links. However, this new option has not yet been activated by the developers, but it will certainly be activated soon.

Along with this new feature, this latest version of WhatsApp for Android brings further bug fixes and performance improvements. The installation file (APK) of version 2.16.65 has been increased by 43KB, and in it you can find two new files  related to the new Invitations feature (“share_invite_link.xml” and “accept_invite_link.xml”), while 378 files have been modified.

So, how can you install this latest 2.16.65 version of WhatsApp for Android? As we said above, this is a stable version, so you can easily find it on the Google Play Store. In order to download it on your Android device, you just have to search for the app on the Store and then install it. As simple as that. Last but not least, this latest version works with Android 2.1 and above devices.

Talking about new updates, it seems that the release of the much awaited Video Calling feature is very close. Some screenshots of a new beta version of WhatsApp for iOS have been leaked and, according to PhoneRadar, the interface is similar to Facebook Messenger. Furthermore, it seems that the “Video Call” icon has been added on the top right corner of the chat window, close to the Voice Call option.

We really can’t wait to use it. Allowing users to make video calls will be another turning point for this successfull Facebook-owned instant messaging app, that’s for sure. Recent statistics report that in the United States the popularity of mobile devices providing video calling feature is increasing, and certainly WhatsApp doesn’t want to lose this chance.

Another surprise in store for the pleasure of WhatsApp users. In fact, another update of WhatsApp for Windows Phone has just been released and is already available on the beta channel. This new version brings further improvements to UI which will surely be appreciated by WhatsApp users. So, what changes with this latest Beta version 2.16.44 of WhatsApp for Windows Phone?

The first change that you will notice is the position of the call button, that has been moved, and now you can find it on the top right corner. This is a smart move. In fact, even if you don’t realize it immediately, this small change will help you not to make accidental calls, since the call button is no more close to the enter button. Definitely really helpful. Furthermore, now you can find the profile picture of the person with whom you are chatting, next to the call button at the top, and that’s nice too.

As we said, this latest 2.16.44 version of WhatsApp for Windows Phone is a Beta, so it is not yet available for all Windows Phone users, but just for those who are allowed to test it. But certainly a stable version containing all the improvements recently added will soon be available for everyone.

Clearly WhatsApp doesn’t want to lose its supremacy in the instant messaging field, and is working more than usual to satisfy its many (1 billion) users. All the platforms supporting WhatsApp (above all Android, but you can use the app also on Windows Phones, iPhones, BlackBerry and Nokia devices) are regularly receiving  updates, and rumours report that the video calling feature will soon be available.

And much more is going to come if it’s true what Jan Koum (WhatsApp CEO) promised when he said that starting from this year new tools will be tested, allowing users to communicate with businesses and organisations more easily.

There isn’t a single day without some news coming from WhatsApp. This successful multi-platform instant messaging app (now the most used around the world with one billion monthly active users) is constantly improving, and its developers work really hard to constantly update the app and give its followers always new features. As you certainly know, WhatsApp can be used with several operating systems such Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Blackberry and Nokia (unfortunately the last one only until the end of the year), but most of its users enjoy the app through the Android platform.

And talking about Android, today we are going to see what changes with the new 2.16.59 APK. Unfortunately there aren’t any new features, but, as usual, there have been bug fixes. The size of this latest 2.16.59 beta version of WhatsApp for Android is 27 MB and is available for Android devices version 2.1. and higher. You won’t find this new APK on the Google Play Store, but you can always download it from other sites such as apkmirror.com or apkpure.com.

If WhatsApp is literally adored by its many users, we can not always say the same thing about governments, and what’s happening in Brazil during the last few days confirms that their relationship with the Facebook-owned app is sometimes controversial. According to recent statistics, Brazil, is one of the countries where WhatsApp is loved the most (96% of Brazilians use WhatsApp), but nonetheless the app is living quite difficult times.

In fact, for the second time, a judge in the Brazilian state of Sergipe decided to temporarily (72 hours) suspend the Facebook-owned app, but luckily this decision was revoked on appeal. Mark Zuckerberg in person celebrated the result of the appeal, and asked the support of Brazilian citizens to prevent future bans using these words in a Facebook post: “WhatsApp is now back online in Brazil! Your voices have been heard once again. Thank you to our community for helping resolve this,” adding “That said, the idea that everyone in Brazil can be denied freedom to communicate the way they want is very scary in a democracy. You and your friends can help make sure this never happens again, and I hope you get involved,”

For this reason he asked Brazilian citizens to gather before the nation’s Congress to support the introduction of new laws that would prevent the ban of services like WhatsApp. But what happened during the block? Brazilians used other similar platforms like Telegram and iMessage, using VPN services to access WhatsApp.

This week opens with great news for WhatsApp users. In fact, it seems that the Facebook-owned instant messaging app is working on a native app for Microsoft and Apple desktop operating systems. You might say: where is the news, this app already exists and it’s called WhatsApp Web. That’s true, but what WhatsApp is going to launch (it seems …) is something different and new.

Let’s see what could change in the near future. In order to use WhatsApp Web, you currently need to use your smartphone to connect the app on a desktop computer. This happens thanks to a QR code within the app (you can find it going to Settings > WhatsApp Web) that the users need to scan to connect their computer to the smartphone. Well, with this new native desktop client, users will be finally able to use WhatsApp straight on their PC or MAC avoiding this quite long procedure.

Unfortunately this latest release is not yet official, but everyone on the web is already talking about it after a series of screenshots have been posted on Twitter by WABetaInfo. These screenshots seem to be translation requests from the WhatsApp team and include quite informative phrases such as “OS Versions Supported By WhatsApp Native client“, “Download for Mac OS X” or “Download for Windows“.

As we said, for the moment WhatsApp owners have not yet confirmed or commented the news of the release of this new desktop app, so it is not possible for us to know if this screenshots are authentic or not. What’s true is the incredible and unstoppable success of the app, and it is plausible that its developers are working on something “big”.

For example, recently we have talked about the possible forthcoming addition  of an in-built voicemail system and the instant call-back feature. But, honestly, what we are really waiting for is the video calling feature.