Whatsapp stories
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.
WhatsApp now has 700 million monthly active users and those users are sending 30 billion messages per day, according to Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO.
Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.
Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.
WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.
Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
Amid acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum assures users their data and privacy are safe, maintaining the app's core values and autonomy.
Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's plan to connect the next billion, saying the key is affordable data, not just cheaper phones.
WhatsApp's $16bn Facebook deal nearly derailed by co-founder's air miles dilemma, highlighting his cost-saving ethos.
Just after Facebook's US$16 billion grab, WhatsApp's 3-hour crash fuels Twitter frenzy and sparks theories. How were you affected?.
Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.
Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.
