ICQ: Remember him? See 6 features of the ‘father of messengers’ that you don’t have on WhatsApp
Because of the controversies related to the privacy of users, some applications most forgotten by the public have become popular again, such as ICQ, which Olhar Digital has already shown how easy it is to configure . Because it has undergone several overhauls over time, ICQ, of course, has some interesting features that are not even seen on WhatsApp.
Some of these functions can be very useful for different occasions and even seen as a differential. Next, check out 6 features that ICQ has and WhatsApp does not.
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6 unique features found in ICQ
Personal space or favorites
As soon as you have finished configuring ICQ, either on your PC or on your cell phone, one of your contacts is called “Favorites”. When you access it, you discover that this is actually a “personal space” in which you can store links, files, photos and other items. To keep something in it, all you have to do is send a message, just like the image below suggests.
That way, for example, you can access all of these items on any platform where ICQ is installed, since everything will be in the cloud. In WhatsApp, you can even do this by adding “yourself” as a contact, but the feature is not considered official.
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Channels
Like Telegram, in addition to having traditional groups, ICQ also has an option to create channels that may or may not be public. Unlike a group that is more destined for use among friends, these “channels” can be frequented by thousands of people and it is a suitable way to meet new people or to find a group that has an affinity for the same subject.
Even when you finish installing ICQ, one of the program’s guides is called “Interesting” and shows some of the most popular “public channels”.
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Use on multiple devices
Many people are still waiting for the day when it will no longer be necessary to have their cell phone on to use WhatsApp Web. ICQ, although it depends on a phone number to create the account, can be used “independently” .
Thus, when accessing ICQ Web, you only need to authenticate with an SMS code without the need to have the “ICQ New” app installed.
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Poll creation
When using many groups on WhatsApp it is quite common for you to use a third-party service or application to be able to create a poll and define a subject. In ICQ, through the same menu where you can attach files, you can create a poll without having to install anything.
Create stickers
Like WhatsApp, ICQ also supports the famous stickers, which can even be animated. Despite this “ease”, as shown in the image below, ICQ does not provide any resources to “edit the image”, that is, you will still need to use other applications to erase the background of photos and create a more fun sticker.
Use nickname
Similar to Telegram, WhatsApp also allows you to create a nickname so that people can add you to the service without your phone number. Although the function is very useful, unlike Telegram, ICQ has no way of hiding its number of “non-contacts” in groups.
Ready! Now, you already know what are some of the features that ICQ has and WhatsApp does not. To learn more about the program, be sure to check out the Tips and Tutorials area of Olhar Digital.
