Nokia has added a WhatsApp button for instant messaging to its new Asha 210 smartphone — the first phone to do so. The Finnish handset maker said that the low-budget Asha 210 ($72) will highlight the messaging service WhatsApp via ample real estate on the hardware itself. The Asha 210 is a feature phone that has a full QWERTY keyboard and Series 40 mobile operating system, dual-SIM capabilities, up to 46 days of standby time (for single-SIM version) and support for Wi-Fi and 2G connections.
What Else You Need To Know
- WhatsApp is available for various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 7 and more.
- WhatsApp allows you to send a private message to your phone contacts for free, similar to BlackBerry Messenger, to eliminate texting fees.
- Nokia's WhatsApp takes 8 billion inbound messages a day and has more than 200 million monthly users -- compared to BBM's 60 million users.
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