Author Topic: Messenger Instagram and WhatsApp to Merge (Read 2543 times)

ukgimp · « **on:** January 26, 2019, 12:08:48 AM »

rcjordan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2019, 12:47:58 AM »

littleman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2019, 05:13:10 AM »

They're bases and primary use seem different enough that it seems odd to me.

ukgimp · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:48:38 AM »

Shoehorn then together. Then no privacy sh## from the EU.

Mackin USA · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2019, 01:27:36 PM »

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rcjordan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2019, 04:20:54 PM »

The EU privacy articles in my reader flashed red pretty quickly after this was announced. International concern is growing legs now. Debbie says Zuck is likely to fold on this plan if regulatory pressures increase.

Facebook's plan to merge messaging services ignites antitrust concerns
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/27/facebooks-plan-to-merge-messaging-services-ignites-antitrust-concerns.html

rcjordan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2019, 12:11:52 AM »

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it will be seeking “early assurances” that the plans will comply with the GDPR, the European Union’s far-reaching privacy regulation.

rcjordan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2019, 05:17:36 PM »

^{Fold 'em or hold 'em?}
^Hold.

Facebook won't merge WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram until 2020 - Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-whatsapp-messenger-and-instagram-merge-not-until-2020-2019-1

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