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Communication & Social
Messaging apps, video calling and social platforms for staying in touch. We cover what's free, what the limits are, and what each service does with your data.
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WhatsApp
Free
WhatsApp is the messaging app most of your contacts already use. The phone install is an easy call, while the Windows desktop app is where the real tradeoff sits.
Chat & Messaging
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794.53 KB
Messenger
Free
Messenger is Meta's free messaging app for Android and iPhone, with encrypted personal chats. The catch is that no desktop app comes with it anymore.
Chat & Messaging
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FaceTime
Free
FaceTime is Apple's free video calling app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, encrypted end to end. The catch is who can call you back, and who can only join.
Chat & Messaging
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Zoom
Free
Zoom is a video conferencing app known for dependable quality and free AI meeting summaries, though the 40-minute group cap on free calls catches new users off guard.
Communication & Social
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112.76 MB
TeamViewer
Free
TeamViewer connects two devices in under a minute, handling remote control, file transfer, and screen sharing free for personal use.
Communication & Social
Android
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79.43 MB
