WhatsApp Messenger

Download: Install WhatsApp Messenger from the Apple App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).

Verification: Open the app and enter your phone number.

2. Starting a Conversation

New Chat: Tap the Chat icon (usually a speech bubble on Android or a notepad/pen on iPhone).

Select Contact: Scroll through your list and tap a name to open a chat window.

Type and Send: Type your message in the text box at the bottom and tap the arrow/send icon.

Read Receipts: * One grey tick: Message sent.

Two grey ticks: Message delivered to their phone.

Two blue ticks: The person has read your message.

3. Calls and Media

Voice/Video Calls: Inside a chat, tap the Phone icon for an audio call or the Camera icon for a video call.

Voice Notes: Tap and hold the Microphone icon to record a message. Let go to send it, or swipe up to lock it for a hands-free recording.

Sharing Files: Tap the “+” (iPhone) or Paperclip (Android) icon to send photos, videos, documents, or your current location.

4. Useful Features for 2026

Status Updates: Similar to “Stories,” you can share photos or text that disappear after 24 hours by tapping the Status (or “Updates”) tab.

WhatsApp Web: You can use WhatsApp on your computer by going to [suspicious link removed] and scanning the QR code with your phone (Settings > Linked Devices).

Meta AI: Look for the colorful circle icon in your chat list to ask questions or generate images directly within the app.