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|August 02, 2024
A MULTI-PLATFORM BEHEMOTH IN GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
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WhatsApp is one of the world’s most powerful communication platforms, revolutionizing how we connect. Despite being owned by Meta, which faces numerous privacy issues, WhatsApp remains a reliable, private platform on iPhone and Android, showing no signs of slowing.
A BRIEF WHATSAPP HISTORY WhatsApp was founded in 2009 by Jan Koum and Brian Acton, two former Yahoo employees. The initial idea was to create an app that would show statuses next to individual user names. However, the concept quickly evolved into a messaging app that allowed users to communicate seamlessly over the internet. In January 2010, WhatsApp was launched as an iOS app and gained traction quickly, thanks to its simple interface and the ability to send messages over the internet, bypassing traditional SMS fees. By the end of 2010, WhatsApp had been added to the Android platform, significantly expanding its user base. The app’s popularity soared, leading to its acquisition by Facebook (now Meta) a decade ago in February 2014 for a staggering $16 billion. The acquisition was a significant milestone in WhatsApp’s journey, providing it with the resources and platform it needed to scale globally.
WhatsApp’s adoption on a global scale has been nothing short of phenomenal. It has become the dominant messaging app in many countries, including India, Brazil, and large parts of Europe and Africa. In these regions, WhatsApp is more than just a messaging app; it is an integral part of daily life, used for personal communication, business transactions, and even governmental communications. Similar to the 
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