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.
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