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WhatsApp

  • Why we're obsessed — If you were bitten by the travel bug, then you'll need this messaging app ASAP to keep in touch with family and friends. The app, available on nearly every mobile platform in the universe, was so good that Facebook acquired it for $16 billion. There are 450 million users already on board, so chances are your family and friends are already on it. It's better than SMS, because you can send photos, texts, audio files, and more with just Internet. If you change phone numbers, it's easy to import your WhatsApp account to a new phone. We love it because of the A+ group messaging capabilities. Basically, it's the future of texting.
  • How much it costs — Free
  • Who can download it — iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Nokia S40, Windows Phone, and Symbian
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