The Pros and Cons of Using WhatsApp

Advertisement
By Pranay Parab | Updated: 5 December 2016 03:52 IST

WhatsApp is everywhere but with its immense popularity come a few annoyances. There are plenty of features WhatsApp can still add and some annoyances it can easily get rid of. Heavy WhatsApp users Rohan and Tasneem, who makes her first appearance on Orbital, join host and wannabe social media hermit Pranay to talk all things WhatsApp.

(Also see: Is WhatsApp Video Calling a Game-Changer for India?)

We start with the reason WhatsApp became popular and why most people continue to use it. This is followed by a long list of annoyances each of us has faced while using the app. We talk about how WhatsApp can make a few minor tweaks to solve a majority of these problems, along with some big features that we're still waiting for.

Advertisement

(Also see: How Much Data Does WhatsApp Video Calling Consume Compared to Other Apps?)

Tasneem makes a passionate case for using WhatsApp and describes how it has changed her life, and Rohan appears to agree to a large extent. However the third person on the podcast does not. He explains why he has quit WhatsApp and talks about the apps that he has used to replace the world's most popular messaging app.

Advertisement

(Also see: How India Is Using Social Media for Social Good)

You can either subscribe to Orbital via iTunes or RSS or listen to the latest episode by hitting the play button below.

 

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OnePlus 15R Review
  2. OnePlus 15R With 7,400mAh Battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Debuts at This Price
  3. OnePlus Pad Go 2 Launched in India With 10,050mAh Battery, 5G Connectivity
  4. Xiaomi 17 Ultra With Leica-Tuned Cameras Confirmed to Launch Soon
  5. Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Resemble This iPad Model When Unfolded
  6. Vivo V70 Stops By US FCC Database Along With RAM and Storage Details
  7. Gemini 3 Flash Arrives as Google's Latest High-Speed, Low-Cost AI Model
  8. Apple's App Store Will Show More Ads Across Search Queries in 2026
  9. Google's Pixel Phones Get a Second December Update With These Fixes
  10. iPhone Air 2 to Launch With Two Rear Cameras, Lower Price Tag: Report
  1. Ethirneechal Thodargiradhu Now Streaming on SunNXT: What You Need to Know
  2. The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom OTT Release Date: Know When and Where to Watch This Japanese Anime Series Online
  3. Easygoing Defense by the Optimistic Lord Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll in January 2026
  4. Eko OTT Release Reportedly Revealed: When and Where to Watch it Online?
  5. Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
  6. Apple's Foldable iPhone Bears Resemblance to iPad Mini in Leaked CAD Renders
  7. Poco M8 Series Design, Colourways Spotted in Leaked Renders; Could Feature a Redesigned Camera Module
  8. OnePlus Watch Lite Launched With 1.46-Inch AMOLED Display, Up to 10 Days Battery Life: Price, Features
  9. Crystal Dynamics' 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot Is Coming to Mobile Devices Next Year
  10. Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeline Confirmed; Will Feature Leica-Tuned Cameras: Expected Features, Specifications
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.