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Why is WhatsApp better than Facebook?

Why is WhatsApp better than Facebook?

Security In terms of data, Whatsapp and WeChat are much safer as compared to Facebook. While it is still not advisable to share personal things over Facebook considering the privacy glitches and fears of hacks, there’s no such issue over Whatsapp.

Why do some people prefer WhatsApp?

According to academics, one of the main reasons users spend their time in WhatsApp is because it provides them with various options. For instance, it allows them to send, receive and forward various texts that include images, GIFs, audio, and video at no cost, plus, it’s free of charge for both parties.

What makes WhatsApp different from messenger?

While WhatsApp only lets to message other WhatsApp users in your phone’s contacts, Facebook Messenger allows you to message anyone (depending on their privacy settings) who has the app downloaded. You don’t even need to be Facebook friends with them.

Which is safer Messenger or WhatsApp?

Because it uses end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp is inherently the safer option than other messaging apps. Yes, that includes Facebook Messenger, Instagram Messages, Snapchat, and even regular old iMessage.

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Who uses WhatsApp the most?

India
Top 10 WhatsApp countries ranked by largest audiences

Country Number of WhatsApp Users
India 390.1 million
Brazil 108.4 million
United States 75.1 million
Indonesia 68.8 million

Why do foreigners like WhatsApp?

The primary reason why WhatsApp is more popular than SMS in Europe is that it’s free and SMS is not. U.S. mobile users traveling to Europe will also find WhatsApp more practical to use since most U.S. mobile carriers charge a hefty fee for international text messaging.

How is WhatsApp better than texting?

WhatsApp is still much more secure than regular non-encrypted texting because the messages can’t be read while in transit from phone to phone—if you don’t mind sharing some data with Facebook.

Why you shouldn’t use WhatsApp?

WhatsApp may have ridden out its privacy backlash, but there will be more to come as some of you lose access to your accounts. As a security professional, it’s difficult to advise WhatsApp users to quit the app. The messaging platform has done more to popularize secure messaging than anyone else.

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Why you should not use messenger?

Messenger has come under fire for not using end-to-end encryption like WhatsApp, another Facebook owned app, and putting privacy and content at risk. At the moment, harmful messages and content in Facebook Messenger chats can be flagged. Encryption could mean many of these messages go unnoticed.

Which country doesn’t use WhatsApp?

Syria: The country had also banned WhatsApp because of its encryption policy. The government of Syria believed that the enemy can plot against them using WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption policy. Iran: Iran has blocked practically all the possible messaging apps including WhatsApp.

What is the worth of WhatsApp?

Potential revenue for WhatsApp is estimated to be $5 billion and the average revenue per user to be $4 in 2020.

What are the dangers of WhatsApp?

Here’s everything you need to know about WhatsApp’s security issues.

  • WhatsApp Web Malware. WhatsApp’s enormous user base make it an obvious target for cybercriminals, many of which center around WhatsApp Web.
  • Unencrypted Backups.
  • 3. Facebook Data Sharing.
  • Hoaxes and Fake News.
  • WhatsApp Status.

Why do people love WhatsApp so much?

People love WhatsApp and it started building itself a huge base of users in no time for multiple reasons. In fact Facebook was so afraid that they cannot set their foot on mobility platform (as a messenger at least) so they acquired WhatsApp to give themselves breathing space.

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Why do some people prefer WhatsApp over Facebook Messenger?

There are too many reasons for loving/preferring WhatsApp over Facebook messenger: Facebook Messenger is no Messenger (not a standalone app but just an extension) as it requires Facebook account to get started, while WhatsApp is a standalone chat platform which requires just a mobile device and a mobile number, making it m

Is WhatsApp on the Mac desktop app worth it?

My newfound respect for WhatsApp does start to dissolve with the Mac desktop app, though. It’s cumbersome to use since it’s synced to the phone app. It’s not standalone, which can be frustrating when your iPhone battery is low or you’re having connectivity issues.

Is WhatsApp the only way to communicate?

That was the only way to communicate, which was astounding – that is, until I looked at the numbers. WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world and used in nearly 200 countries. The majority of its 2 billion users are in India and Brazil. U.S. usage pales in comparison.