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The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.
Open sourceWhatsApp stays dominant in many countries because nearly everyone is already there.
WhatsApp is owned by Meta.
The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.
Open sourceSecure-messaging roundups often say WhatsApp wins on network effects, while alternatives like Signal or Element are favored by people who care more about privacy, openness, or control.
Sources: The best secure messaging apps
The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.
Open sourceA messaging roundup used to summarize the tradeoff between reach and privacy.
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