How to create a messaging app like WhatsApp

Whatsapp Like App

WhatsApp is the brainchild of two friends – Brian Acton and Jan Koum.

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According to recent studies, WhatsApp has now crossed the mark of 2 billion in the terms of (MAU).

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WhatsApp was bought by Meta (formerly known as Facebook) in 2014 for $19 billion USD.

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WhatsApp is loved for the various features it entails.

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It provides multiple solutions for business-level conversation, consumer-oriented communication, personal chat, etc.

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