WhatsApp free: why an expiration date anyway?
WhatsApp should be available again free of charge for life, which is why the service expiration date has also been changed to "life-long". Many users suddenly see the old expiry date again. We'll show you what you should do if you do too.
WhatsApp not free for life? - WhatsApp service shortened
After the expiration date for WhatsApp was first set to "lifelong", many users now receive the message "WhatsApp service shortened" and the old expiration date is displayed.
- It is not yet known why the company apparently backs off and displays an expiration date again.
- According to current information, it is said to be a technical problem that has now been resolved.
- So first of all, don't panic. Wait for an official statement from WhatsApp. It is very unlikely that the app will remain chargeable.
- Until WhatsApp has finally clarified the situation, you should be able to continue working with Messenger without any problems.
The best smartphones for WhatsApp and Co.
Although WhatsApp will probably be free in the future, numerous extensive updates for Messenger are expected after the merger with Facebook.
- But with every new function WhatsApp becomes more extensive and more hungry for performance. A current smartphone with sufficient power is therefore mandatory.
- You can find the currently best and cheapest smartphones that are easily sufficient for WhatsApp in our leaderboard. It starts from less than 100 euros.
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