WhatsApp Now Free ($1 Annual Fee Being Dropped)

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bonky on 18/01/2016 - 23:06 engadget.com (2262 clicks)
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Over the next few weeks, the popular chat app will become totally free.

WhatsApp, the $19 billion dollar messaging service is dropping its $1 annual fee. Founder Jan Koum revealed the news on stage at this year's DLD conference, explaining that the buck-a-year charge might not sound like much, but still prevents many people from using the service

Previously WhatsApp was free for the first year, then $0.99/year thereafter: "For all phone types, WhatsApp is free to download and try for the first year. After a year, you have the option of extending your subscription for $0.99 USD per year."

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  superforever on 20/01/2016 - 12:24

  I have never paid for my Whatsapp, every time when it almost expire it will auto renew it for me for free. I am not sure why?

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  dbun1 on 20/01/2016 - 13:41

  I've never paid the fee anyway. It always seemed to 'reset' before the expiry date.
  Good to see that it's officially free anyway :)

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  isthisreallife22 on 22/01/2016 - 13:09

  Good deal. Prompted me to consider it again (have been using Facebook messenger exclusively instead)

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  KelseyElena on 22/01/2016 - 17:07

  Is it fit IOS?

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  Greed is Good on 25/01/2016 - 20:46

  Never paid once and have been using for 3 years. Great service but be warned, the last seen feature damages friendships. Gotta remember to turn of function or reply ASAP.

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