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What is WhatsApp?
Whatsapp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app.
How does WhatsApp work?
Whatsapp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows users to exchange messages and other media. The app provides free, simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world. It started as an alternative to SMS and now supports sending and receiving a variety of media: text, photos, videos, documents, and location, as well as voice and video calls.Messages and calls are secured with end-to-end encryption, meaning that no third party - including WhatsApp - can read or listen to them. Whatsapp can also be used on a computer, with Whatsapp Web.
Is it safe for children and young people?
Users in the EU must be at least 16 years old to register for and use WhatsApp.
What is the minimum age?
+13
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What is WhatsApp?
Whatsapp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app.
How does WhatsApp work?
Whatsapp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows users to exchange messages and other media. The app provides free, simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world. It started as an alternative to SMS and now supports sending and receiving a variety of media: text, photos, videos, documents, and location, as well as voice and video calls.Messages and calls are secured with end-to-end encryption, meaning that no third party - including WhatsApp - can read or listen to them. Whatsapp can also be used on a computer, with Whatsapp Web.
Is it safe for children and young people?
Users in the EU must be at least 16 years old to register for and use WhatsApp.
