So, what is WhatsApp or, as some say, Watsap. It is a messenger, that is, a program for exchanging messages between people. You can send text messages, share photos, videos, and even make free calls if you have the internet. WhatsApp is popular worldwide because it is easy to use and quite reliable.
Now for something interesting: WhatsApp is actually produced in the USA. It was created by two programmers, Jan Koum and Brian Acton, who previously worked at Yahoo. They started development in California, and the program quickly gained popularity.
It is often heard that WhatsApp is a Russian program, but this is not true. This is a widespread myth, and even on WhatsApp Wikipedia, you can find confirmation that it was founded in America. In fact, in 2014, Facebook (now Meta) bought WhatsApp for 19 billion US dollars — one of the largest tech deals in history.
Regarding the translation: WhatsApp can simply be broken down into the words “what’s up,” which in Ukrainian translates to something like “how are you?” or “what’s new?”. The name hints at friendly communication between friends and relatives.
So to summarize, WhatsApp is a free messenger that allows you to exchange text messages, voice messages, photos, videos, documents, as well as make calls over the internet (VoIP). The messenger has over 2 billion active users in more than 180 countries. It has features for business, multi-device support, channels, and communities.