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WhatsApp relaxes privacy stance, to share phone numbers with Facebook
WhatsApp said it would start sharing users' phone numbers with parent Facebook Inc, marking a notable shift in its stance on privacy.
Fri Aug 26 2016
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WhatsApp hits 700 million active users
WhatsApp has added another 100 million active monthly users since August which equates to 30 billion messages sent each day.
Wed Jan 07 2015
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Facebook seals the deal on WhatsApp acquisition for US$19 bil
Facebook closed its purchase of WhatsApp, a fast growing mobile-messaging service, for as much as US$19 billion on Monday.
Tue Oct 07 2014