WhatsApp for Android: the new 2.12.411 Beta version has been released

whatsapp new beta androidWhat’s new with WhatsApp? It seems that the new year is already confirming the unstoppable growing trend of this popular instant messaging app, which has now almost 1 billion monthly active users. And for the delight of all WhatsAppers, current and future, the company decided to drop permanently the annual fee and let their users enjoy the service for free.

Beside that, the constant hard work of WhatsApp developers is bringing more updates to the service. So people using WhatsApp with devices running with Android, iOS, or Windows Phones or BlackBerry will be able to download new features and to benefit of further performance improvements. Today’s post is for those of you who use WhatsApp with Android devices.

In fact a new Beta version of WhatsApp for Android has just been released, and it’s ready do be downloaded on your Android smartphone. This new version 2.12.411, being a beta, isn’t on the Google Play Store. Therefore, that’s what you have to do to install it on your Android device. You can find the APK (installation) file going to whatsapp.com/android. Once you are on the webpage you simply have to tap on the “Download Now” button (well hilighted in green) to start the download of this new 2.12.411 APK file of WhatsApp.

At this point it is necessary that you enable the “Unknown Sources” option. Why this step is so important? Because “Unknown Sources” is the option that allows you to install an APK file that (like in this case) you’ve downloaded from a third party source. Where can you find the “Unknown Sources” option on your device?  You can find it in Settings > Security (or Settings > Application, depending on the OS version that you have on your device).

So, have you enabled this option? Well, now you can uninstall the WhatsApp application that you are currently using on your Android. After that go back to where you’ve saved the 2.12.411 APK file and tap on it to launch the installation. When the installation is completed you’ll have the latest Beta version of WhatsApp installed on your Android device.

Whatsapp for Vodafone 858 Smart

How to Download Whatsapp for a Vodafone 858 Smart

This Vodafone was released in 2011 as an Android OS. The card slot is a microSD and can store up to 32 GB of data. The camera on this android allows for videos to be taken that includes geo-tagging features.
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Sounds that are available on this smart phone include vibration, MP3, WAV Ringtones and even includes a loud speaker that the phone can access. The browser on this smart phone is in HTML and uses a Java MIDP emulator that can access voice command/memo, an organizer, a photo editor and viewer and many other features. The battery of this Vodafone can last up to 4 and a half hours with talk time.

How to Install Whatsapp on the Vodafone

To install Whatsapp on this Vodafone, follow the following steps:

1.) Click on the following link to access the Whatsapp downloading website for Vodafone. The visible button that is green that says “download” should be clicked on.

2.) The site will then proceed to ask what type of Whatsapp messenger is desired to be downloaded. In this example, the 2.11.522 was clicked on.

3.) After clicking on the desired data usage for this messenger app, a pop up window will appear that says Opening Whatsapp 2.11.522. Click on the Open With button and press OK.

4.) The downloading will then begin and will open up a new file that will ask to save this application. Press the Save As button and choose whether the file should be located. Save the file and proceed to open the downloaded file.

5.) The next step is to run the Whatsapp application. The following instructions that will proceed involve typing in both the applicable phone number as well as the country code. For those who are using Whatsapp in the United States and have a US phone number, the country code is simply, +1.

6.) After downloading Whatsapp onto the Vodafone, process by creating a status as well as a profile picture which can be done with the camera feature on the phone. The process is simple as the profile picture can either be a new picture or can be an old photo from the Vodafone’s photo gallery.

7.) Some contacts may already by in Whatsapp; however, make sure that the desired contacts are also in the Whatsapp contacts list. This may mean adding a country code to the desired contact.

WhatsApp Beta for Windows 10

One of the big complaints about WhatsApp in recent months has been the subpar performance of the version for Widows 10. Fortunately, WhatsApp is trying to correct with a new beta program for Windows smartphone users.

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The good news is that the latest version of the beta test involves many of the features available to Android and iPhone users on WhatsApp that were not available to Windows users in the past. WhatsApp is trying to make its Windows version in line with the others.

The beta version allows Windows phone users to see the new features and improvements before the public. It also lets users test out some of those features so WhatsApp’s technicians can see how they work before making them available to the public.

What’s New on WhatsApp for Windows 10

There have been significant improvements to WhatsApp for Windows, including better support for Windows 10 customers.

The biggest improvement is to get rid of the loading screen, which means the app will load a lot faster. That also greatly improves performance and addresses, one of the major complaints that users had about WhatsApp on Windows. Some other improvements include an improved user interface, and video calling could be rolled out in coming months.

Some of the other features that are being tested in WhatsApp beta version 2.12.128 for Windows Mobile include:

  • New sound for messages, which could include better audio quality.
  • The ability to disable sound in the notifications, which prevents the notifications from interrupting you while you’re on a call.
  • The ability to quickly change your status. That means you will be able to change your status to At Work or Urgent Calls Only.

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  • Select messages will now appear in the app bar.
  • Select messages will now appear in conversation view.
  • The ability to select the quality of your voice calls. Windows Central reported that it could help you conserve data and save money. Switching to lower quality calls can sometimes reduce data use.
  • Chat and call options could be consolidated to save space and make use easier.
  • There will be a low data usage feature to help people with limited data plans. That means you will be able to perform basic functions like making calls without using up large amounts of data.
  • Better message sharing.
  • More emojis.

Unfortunately, not all these features are available in the regular WhatsApp for Windows 10. WhatsApp only sends them out to people that sign up for the beta test.

How to Sign Up for the WhatsApp for Windows Beta Test

If you want to see what is new for WhatsApp for Windows Phone, you can sign up for the beta testing program. Here is how to apply to become a beta tester for WhatsApp.

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1. You will need to send an application to [email protected] using your Windows Phone and a Microsoft or Hotmail email account.

2. The application should consist of a simple message to introduces yourself and lists your job. An example of such an application is presented below.

“Hello,
My name is Clark Kent, and I work as a newspaper reporter at the Daily Planet. I would like to join the WhatsApp beta test for Windows Phone.
Thank you”

3. Make sure that you conclude the email with the words “Sent from My Windows Phone.”

4. Reply quickly to the automated response that WhatsApp sends you. If you do not, the email will never be read.

The decision whether you should participate is entirely up to WhatsApp’s staff. It might take some time for them to get back to you. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee they will choose an applicant.

The staff will contact you with the information necessary if you are selected to become a beta tester. It generally takes two or three days for the staff to get back to you. If you are selected, they will send a download link for the WhatsApp beta to your email. You may also have to scan a QR code to get the beta test to work.

You should download the beta and start using it as soon as you receive it. You should also start providing feedback because the whole idea of a beta test is to determine what real people in the real world think of the new features. The more feedback you submit, the more likely you will be asked to participate in the next beta test.

Signing up for a beta test will let you see what is new in WhatsApp and enable you to see new features before anybody else. If the new features pass the beta, they will be added to the official version of WhatsApp that is rolled out in the Windows Phone Store.

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Why You Should Sign Up for a WhatsApp Beta Test

The main reason that you should sign up for a WhatsApp Test is to improve your experience with the application. WhatsApp for Windows has lagged behind the version of the application available to Apple and Android phone users. WhatsApp wants to improve that, but it needs help.

Being a beta tester could help you get an enhanced version of WhatsApp and ensure that you get the latest features. You can even get access to some of the features before everybody else.

Beta testing is vital to the success of a cross-platform messaging solution like WhatsApp because the platforms are constantly evolving and changing. WhatsApp needs to evolve and change with them too.

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The developers at WhatsApp want to greatly improve the application and the experience for users. The only way to do that effectively is with a lot of beta testing. Part of the reason why WhatsApp has been so successful has been with all the successful Beta Tests.

Beta Testing is critical for Windows mobile users on WhatsApp because more time and effort have been devoted to the Android and iOS versions. Successful beta tests will enable the developers to upgrade WhatsApp for Windows to match the versions available to other users.

If you love WhatsApp and you want to make it better for all users, you should definitely consider becoming a beta tester. Beta testing is both fun and highly rewarding.

WhatsApp for Nokia Asha: the new version 2.13.30 is available

whatsapp for symbian40Are you a regular WhatsApper and you own a Nokia? If you enjoy the use of this popular instant messaging app that allows you to send free messages, videos, photos and audio files you will be happy to know that a new beta version of WhatsApp for Symbian S40 devices has just been released, and it’s ready to be downloaded from the official WhatsApp website.

With this latest beta we have reached version 2.13.30. Those who use WhatsApp through Symbian S40 devices (such as Nokia C3 or Nokia Asha 201) are not as many as those who use other platforms like Android or iOS, but luckily WhatsApp developers try not to neglect them  and regularly update the app. So, whats should users expect from this recent update of WhatsApp?

Unfortunately this new 2.13.30 beta version doesn’t add any new feature, but surely it is worth keeping the app updated because this latest version brings further performance improvements and some bug fixes. So don’t be disappointed and always keep in mind that both the download and the app are completely free. Now, let’s see together how to install this new version 2.13.30 on your device.

The procedure is quite simple, but you have to follow it carefully. The first thing you have to do is to uninstall the current WhatsApp application from your Nokia Asha smartphone. Once you’ve completed  this step you need to open the browser on your device and go to the whatsapp.com/s40 website.

On the website you’ll easily find the new beta version 2.13.30 of WhatsApp for Nokia Asha. Download it to your device and pay attention to remember where you’ve saved it. Once the download is completed, go back to where you’ve saved the new WhatsApp beta 2.13.30 and select it in order to start the installation of this latest version of WhatsApp on your Nokia Asha device. It’s quite quick and easy, isn’t it?

Whatsapp for Nokia 7610

The Nokia 7610 is a 2004 release that has Symbian OS version 7.0s series 60 v2.001. Its CPU is a 123 MHz ARM925Y. It has an internal memory of 8 MB and a 1 MP camera. Its JAVA platform is the MIDP 2.0.

At a weight of 118 grams it has TFT screen with 65K colors. It is a 2.1 inch 35X41 mm screen. It has a resolution of 176X208 which is approximately 130 PPI pixel density. Its chipset comes from the TI OMAP 1510.
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The extra memory allows for user installing apps and music of their choice.

The process of installing WhatsApp on Nokia 7610 is quite straight forward with less than ten steps.
1. Start the phone and proceed to the internet browser

2. At the browser visit this link

3. Select the Nokia phone icon

4. Click on the download big icon on the screen. The download will start immediately.

5. Wait for the application to download as seen on the status bar on the screen. Once the download and installation is complete a notification will appear on the screen.

6. Start the application and set the date and time. The application will then ask you to input your phone number and country code.

7. Press enter or continue and a new page requiring a verification code will appear.

8. A confirmation message will be sent to you with a verification code. Paste that code on the application textbox and press enter or continue. This verification activates WhatsApp on the device and confirms ownership of the phone.

9. The setup is now complete and you are ready to send free messages and videos to your friends who have the application already installed.

Whatsapp for Sony Xperia X8

Sony Xperia X8 and the Whatsapp App

Check out the new Sony Xperia X8 mobile phone! The android platform phone is the perfect go anywhere phone at 3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in. The screen size is 3 inches and has a 320 x 480 pixels resolution. The CPU platform is 600 MHz ARM 11. It has a 3.15 mega pixel camera and a 480px30fps video resolution.

Talk time can range from four hours and forty-five mins on the 2g network to five hours and forty minutes on the 3G network.

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The phone is available in 5 different colors white, silver/white, aqua/white, navy/white and pink/white. It’s protected by a scratch-resistant glass, and timescape UI. It boasts a 128 mb storage and 168 mb of RAM. There is the available option for 32 GB of additional storage making this phone very comparable to similar models.

The Whatsapp is available to download only on the Sony Xperia X8 that is running the Android v2.1 (Eclair). To find the updated compatible devices that are able to properly run the app visit the Whatsapp FAQ page

To download the Whatsapp to your Sony Xperia (eclair version), you must first make sure you are connected to either wi-fi or WLAN. Once this has been confirmed, from your home screen, click on “all applications” Then click on “Play Store”.

If you previously have registered with Play Store you may move on to the next step, if not take time to register so that you may download application. In the top right hand corner tab the magnifying glass to search for the application you wish to download. Type Whatsapp in the search bar. Once Whatsapp is displayed, click the app to download. Click install and accept and download. To use the application, following download, find the app in the All Applications tab.

Once the Whatsapp is successfully installed there is a registration process and a procedure for adding friends so the the application can run at its full potential. But the application is fully compatible with phones running on the android system 2.1. And therefore a beneficial application to have installed on your Sony Xperia X8 (eclair version).

How Do You Make a WhatsApp Phone Call?

One of the reasons why WhatsApp has become so popular is that it allows users to make phone calls for free or at a very low cost. Even international telephone calls can be placed over WhatsApp without using your cellular phone plan’s voice minutes.

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Placing a WhatsApp phone call is very easy. All you have to do is start chatting with the person by sending a text. Once he or she responds, simply tap on the phone button in the right-hand corner of WhatsApp. If the person accepts the call, you can talk to them as if you were making a phone call.

If you are calling somebody for the first time, it is often a good idea to tell them you are planning to call through WhatsApp. Placing a call is fairly easy, but there are some restrictions to WhatsApp Calling that you should be aware of.

Limits and Restrictions to WhatsApp Calling

Here are some of the limits to WhatsApp Calling that not everybody is aware of:

  • WhatsApp calls are not always free, because they can eat up the data in your plan. This is still usually cheaper than international calls. Note: You can place free calls over WhatsApp via a direct Wi-Fi connection or by accessing the Internet through WhatsApp Web.
  • WhatsApp Calling does not work on all phones or operating systems. It is currently available for Android, iPhone, Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10. If you use an iPhone, you will need one with iOS 7 or later. You may also need to unlock the phone.
  • You cannot make calls to emergency service numbers such as 911 in the United States and Canada and 112 or 999 in the United Kingdom. These have to be called directly.
  • You should probably have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone. Some older versions of the application do not have the calling option. You can find the latest version at WhatsApp.com in the App Store, the Windows Store and Google Play.
  • You will only be able to call those that are online or using WhatsApp at that time.
  • You will only be able to call other WhatsApp users. WhatsApp calling does not enable you to call those using other messaging solutions such as Viber, WeChat, Line and Facebook Messenger. Nor can people using those services call WhatsApp users.

How to Receive a WhatsApp Phone Call

Receiving a WhatsApp call is actually easier than making one. When you get a call, you see the WhatsApp call screen shown below.

To receive the call, simply tap and slide the green phone symbol shown in the lower left-hand corner. To decline the call, simply tap and slide the red phone symbol. If you want, you can also send a quick message saying why you cannot take a phone call at this time.

Watch Out for the WhatsApp Calling Scam

The huge popularity of WhatsApp Calling has attracted the attention of fraudsters. There are now a number calling scams involving the application out there. Here is how one of the most common of these entrapments works.

The user gets a message inviting him or her to try WhatsApp Calling. This is always a scam because WhatsApp does not send out such messages. Instead, spammers are trying to get you to send out advertising or malware to your friends and family. A picture of the scam message is shown below:

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The scam usually contains this wording:

“Invite Your 10 Active WhatsApp Friends to Activate WhatsApp Calling.”

This has nothing to do with WhatsApp because the calling feature is automatically activated in later versions of the app. All you have to do is to accept calls or touch the phone icon to activate it if you have a later version of WhatsApp installed on your phone.

You should be very careful with strange texts and calls because the scams are getting more sophisticated all the time. As you can see, the fake call actually contains a list of phone calls that look as if they are coming from friends and family.

Where Can You Make a WhatsApp Phone Call?

The best and most popular aspect of WhatsApp Calling is that you can use it to call any WhatsApp user that is receiving a phone signal. That means you can call almost anybody that has mobile phone service, a smartphone and a WhatsApp Account.

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You might also trouble connecting with people in countries like China and the United States, where WhatsApp is not widely used. To call people in the People’s Republic of China directly, you may have to utilize another solution called WeChat . WeChat is also free and fairly easy to download and use, although it should be noted that WhatsApp is the most popular messaging solution in Hong Kong.

One big advantage to WhatsApp is that you can use it to reach people in many developing nations, including South Africa, and to reach contacts in Latin America. Since 78% of Internet users in South Africa and around 70% of those in Argentina use WhatsApp, it is safe to assume you will reach a contact through it.

Another advantage is that WhatsApp is widely used in some European countries, including Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. It is also used by around a third of the people in the United Kingdom.

Yet another reason why WhatsApp is so widely used is that you can send all kinds of data, including videos and photographs, along with your phone call. That makes it ideal for staying in touch with friends and family.

If you do a lot of travel or if you make a lot of calls to people in other countries, WhatsApp is an ideal solution. It is free, versatile and easy to use. Since WhatsApp was designed as a cross-platform application, it functions on a wide variety of devices and operating systems. That means a person with an iPhone can call an Android user with it and vice versa.

Those that make a lot of calls, especially international calls, should check out WhatsApp Calling. It is one of the best and perhaps most powerful features of this highly versatile solution.