WhatsApp users look for other messaging platforms over new terms


Long-time WhatsApp users aren’t optimistic about the forthcoming changes. — HeikoAL/Pixabay

DUBAI: WhatsApp’s impending policy update is raising serious concerns among its base, as the changes include, among others, widespread sharing of user information on a wider scale on Facebook’s ecosystem.

And users have no choice: Either accept it when it comes into force on Feb 8, or you won’t be able to continue using the wildly-popular messaging app.

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