WhatsApp for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.10 which brings several new features and improvements. The WhatsApp messenger is one of the most popular cross platform messaging services available for most smartphone ecosystems.You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the link which follows:
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| Price | Free |
| Requirements | Windows Phone 8; Windows Phone 7.5 |
The WhatsApp for Windows Phone version 2.10 update has the following new features and improvements:
- Initiate voice calls from within the app
- Background API allows you to play music
- New smileys
- Fixed notifications for users
- Users can now see smileys on the double wide tile
- Fast resume (If the app is open and you click on the incoming notification it opens as fast as on Android)
- On start-up, it now asks if you want to back up your chat history. You can also do this through settings.
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WhatsApp Messenger is free for the first year of use, but requires a $0.99 per year subscription to continue using it. Considering that the result is a ad-free smooth messaging experience it probably is well worth its cost.