The world’s most popular messaging platform, WhatsApp, is in the eye of the storm in its biggest market over a new set of terms and conditions, that although have been stalled until May, have become a source of grave concern for users – and the government. So much so that, the government has sent out a strong …
Nearly 3 in 4 Indians feel safe while joining any group or channel on Telegram as they dont need to reveal their phone number to strangers, according to a new survey. Telegram which has crossed 600 million users globally scores over Signal in terms of awareness (55 per cent) and actual usage (39 per cent). …
Several Indians have begun using alternative instant messaging apps instead of WhatsApp, over concerns of privacy ever since the new WhatsApp Privacy Policy was disclosed, sharing data with its parent company Facebook. Private messaging apps Signal and Telegram have registered a spike in downloads. According to app analytics firm Sensor Tower, between January 5 and 10 …
Since its inception, WhatsApp has claimed security and privacy as its core DNA. With its new “take-it-or-leave-it” policy, WhatsApp essentially threatened users of deleting their accounts, unless they accept the new terms before May. The earlier deadline was February 8, but was deferred. Consumers are now recognising that there is a price attached to the …