WhatsApp clarifies and scraps rumours regarding latest privacy policy update
WhatsApp clarifies and scraps rumours regarding latest privacy policy update
By:Abhishek Malhotra, The Mobile Indian, New Delhi
Last updated : January 12, 2021 5:15 pm
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There have been a lot of controversies lately regarding the new Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which WhatsApp recently introduced as a result of which, apps such as Signal and Telegram came into the limelight. Now, WhatsApp has addressed some of the rumors stating no one including WhatsApp and Facebook can read the one-on-one private chats of a person.
WhatsApp released a new FAQ page specifically stating the answer to user s queries regarding the privacy policy update. As per WhatsApp, the policy update does not affect the privacy of your messages with friends or family in any way. Instead, this update includes changes related to messaging a business on WhatsApp,
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WhatsApp has updated its Privacy policy allowing other Facebook owned companies access to WhatsApp data.
Sparked by concerns over user data privacy, people have been turning to alternative messaging apps for increased security.
The second most popular messaging app Telegram and a new entrant Signal (which has been endorsed by Elon Musk) also offer some impressive security features.
Whatsapp currently is the largest messaging service in the world with over 2 billion monthly active users. Following that, Telegram accounts for 400 million and Signal stands at a ballpark of 10-20 million monthly active users. Simply looking at the raw numbers would suggest that WhatsApp is hugely popular and almost ubiquitous while Telegram is
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Sending an alert to WhatsApp, Telegram Founder Pavel Durov on Wednesday said that the instant messaging app will start generating revenue starting next year as the platform is close to hitting the 500 million user mark.
Making the announcement in his Telegram channel, Durov said that all the features that are currently free will stay free.
“We will add some new features for business teams or power users. Some of these features will require more resources and will be paid for by these premium users. Regular users will be able to keep enjoying Telegram for free, forever,” he said.