Don’t want to share your data with Facebook? Here are some WhatsApp alternatives

By Angelin Yeoh

Don’t want Facebook snooping on your messages? Consider downloading other messaging apps. — AFP

Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that users must agree to its new terms and services, where their data will be shared with parent company Facebook effective Feb 8.

WhatsApp said users need to accept the updates by then if they want to continue using the app or else they can choose to delete their account.

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