Nokia brings WhatsApp to Nokia C3 and Nokia X2-01

Nokia has good news for handset users Nokia C3 e Nokia X2-01. Now, both models, which run the S40 operating system, are now compatible with the WhatsApp, content exchange application. The announcement shows Nokia's strategy to democratize technology, taking functionality to more accessible layers. The Nokia C3, one of Nokia's best-selling products in the country, and the Nokia X2-01, begin to feature one of the most famous chat apps in the world, which allows the exchange of multi-platform messages using Wi-Fi. Fi or data connection. It is available for free from today on the Nokia app store.

The great differential of WhatsApp, which is already compatible with most Nokia Premium models, is its versatility and ease of use. It is one of the few apps that runs on multiple platforms, making messaging easier even between phones and smartphones of different brands. Also, no login is required to use it. Just enter the registered phone number and that's it. The app automatically searches the list of contacts in the user's calendar for those who also use WhatsApp. From there, just see who's online to start sending and receiving messages.

Since late last year, Nokia is the world's largest manufacturer of QWERTY keyboard phones. The Nokia C3 and Nokia X2-01, extremely popular in Brazil, lower the barrier to entry for consumers who would like to have a complete, very functional device at an affordable price (R$349 and R$249 respectively) and with a QWERTY keyboard. Globally, 17 million Nokia C3s were sold by May 2011.

**Downloading and using WhatsApp requires data traffic. Before doing so, check the operator's conditions for your plan or use Wi-Fi