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WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…
Data Privacy

WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…

WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Facebook

Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014

Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2014
WhatsApp's 'values and beliefs will not change'
Gaming

WhatsApp's 'values and beliefs will not change'

Amid acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum assures users their data and privacy are safe, maintaining the app's core values and autonomy.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2014
Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'
Unified Communications

Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'

Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's plan to connect the next billion, saying the key is affordable data, not just cheaper phones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
US$16 billion Facebook acquisition or Air Reward Points…?
Facebook

US$16 billion Facebook acquisition or Air Reward Points…?

WhatsApp's $16bn Facebook deal nearly derailed by co-founder's air miles dilemma, highlighting his cost-saving ethos.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
WhatsUp with WhatsApp?
Apps

WhatsUp with WhatsApp?

Just after Facebook's US$16 billion grab, WhatsApp's 3-hour crash fuels Twitter frenzy and sparks theories. How were you affected?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Facebook

Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?

Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014
WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition
Apple

WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition

Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014