If you heard that news about Facebook acquiring Whatsapp, you are not mistaken. Facebook acquired it at $19 billion on February 19, 2014. It was mentioned in the news that the deal with Facebook and Whatsapp is the biggest so far. Even Apple, Microsoft or Google did not consider the application because of its expensiveness. Only Facebook made the deal.
Whatsapp was founded by Brian Acton and Jan Koum in 2009. Before the acquisition of Facebook, Whatsapp employed 55 individuals. Whatsapp grew bigger despite its fierce competition like the WeChat, LINE and KakaoTalk. As of November 2013, Whatsapp garnered 190 million users. The statistics drew the attention of Facebook which eventually lead to the acquisition.
Singaporeans are familiar with Whatsapp. There are Singaporeans who consider this application because it is free. Whatsapp messenger is an IM (Instant Messaging) service especially for smartphones. The application appeals to all people because of its features. To give you an idea, here are some features of Whatsapp:
If you want the application, you can download it. Compatible smartphones include Android, iOS, Balckberry, Nokia and Windows. In general, it is compatible in all smartphone software. Whatsapp made connection easier and smoother. Whatsapp is a free application but there are rumours circulating that the governments will require a service charge because local telecommunications companies are losing revenue for this application.