Smart Phones

[DaveM]

Do any of you guys use the WhatsApp apps on your smart phones. My side it is a big thing as you able to do texting and voice calls free. You also able to set it up in conjunction with your phone on a browser on the computer.

We really find it handy as you also able to create community groups great for neighborhood watch and things like that.

https://www.whatsapp.com/

 

[CarlS]

Yes, Mable and I use it routinely. She travels out of country and we can call via phone and text for free. She spent 3 months in Japan and we talked every day via WhatsApp. It is a great app.

 

[CarlS]

I use it on my phome and my confuser, er computer.

 

[DaveM]

It is great for keeping up with people and as you say it is free. I have never really tried the voice calling side of it as yet.

 

[shanered6]

sorry boys ! ..... i dont use anything like that ..... i dont even use my phone that much as i live on the job and Lisa does split shifts so is home most of the day .
when i ran my saw mill buisness i was on the phone constantly now im lucky if i send 3 texts and make 2 calls a week , ive unplugged my life and feel better for it .... i enjoy my seroundings more now and enjoy the little things you wouldn't of noticed before

 

[CarlS]

Dave, the voice call quality is about the same as Skype. I don't pay for Skype so I only receive calls on Skype. WhatsApp is free. The only downside is that it is dependent on WiFi.

I do not have unlimited data on my smart phone plan. So if I do not have WiFi, I do not use any apps the use data.

 

[CarlS]

Shane, I stay plugged in when Mabel is traveling. Other than that, I don't even carry my phone.

 

[Qship]

Isn't that one of the reasons we ride? To get unplugged and enjoy the ride. It is for me. Only carry my phone for emergencies. No apps, no data, no social media.
But alas, this is getting off subject. Sorry for the thread hijack

 

[CarlS]

Sometimes I do use my phone as a GPS when riding.

 

[DaveM]

The GPS function is really handy.

 

[CarlS]

Yes it is. I have a Galaxy S8 Active which is waterproof. So I don't see the need to buy that expensive Garmin Zumo. I do have Bluetooth in my helmet in order to comminicate with Mabel when we are riding together. This lets me hear the turn directions from the GPS function. I DO Not answer the phone while riding.

 

[Thrasher]

My wife uses Whatsapp to communicate with a very big family in France from California and it works great, for video calls, regular calls, texting. Quality has gotten better over the years , better than skype. We both use galaxy S10s

 

[CarlS]

I agree that the quality has definitely improved. Mabel and do video calls also.

 

[DaveM]

I must admit I really like WhatsApp as it keeps me in contact with my older brother and other friends. The great thing is if you have WiFi then it is basically free as you just don't even notice the data it uses.

 

[shanered6]

i do use face time quite a lot to see my son and his wife and see my little grandson james .

here he is with dad .

 

[DaveM]

Wow that is a nice photo Shane.

 

[CarlS]

Great pic, Shane!

 

[shanered6]

Ye it was taken by Alison my daughter in law she is quite in to her photography .

 

[CarlS]

She has a good eye for sure.

 

[shanered6]

ye she's a talented wee lassie .