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WhatsApp increases VoIP play
Unified Communications

WhatsApp increases VoIP play

WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators
Unified Communications

WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators

The sheer size of WhatsApp's network could disrupt the market and some operators are already adopting a defensive stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function
Malware

Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function

With many WhatsApp users looking to get the new VoIP feature, it is likely many will fall for the scam as WhatsApp slowly releases the functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
WhatsApp for PC snubs iOS users
Apple

WhatsApp for PC snubs iOS users

Hugely popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced it has launched a desktop messaging option that allows its users to send messages via a web browser.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
WhatsApp hits 700 million users
Apple

WhatsApp hits 700 million users

WhatsApp now has 700 million monthly active users and those users are sending 30 billion messages per day, according to Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Facebook to take on Telco's with VoIP service
Unified Communications

Facebook to take on Telco's with VoIP service

Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.

By Jennifer Duraisingam • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
Facebook dead? No chance...
Facebook

Facebook dead? No chance...

Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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?
Facebook

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

Stories from Other Regions

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Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging
Wireless Networks

Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging

Slingshot introduces a $19 data-only plan for NZ users, catering to the growing trend of app-based messaging, ideal for those reliant on apps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014