Why do you think WhatsApp is so popular?

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WhatsApp has been behind when it comes to rolling out new features over the years, it doesn't have an aesthetically appealing look to it, and it's chat backup system is so old.

There has been an aesthetically appealing messenger by Google, and it has been around for as long as WhatsApp has been around, it's called Hangouts and before that it was called Google Talk. It has always had latest features and you can use your email address to use it, there is no need to make an account with your phone number.

So why don't people use Google Hangouts, it has more than a billion downloads on the Google Play Store, yet rarely do I come across someone who actively uses it. It's all WhatsApp, WhatsApp, WhatsApp. Why?

Why do you think WhatsApp is so popular?

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Answer 1

Daniel3035 | 63 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Yoda

It's because whatsapp has been around longer whatsapp uses end to end encryption so no matter what no one can read your texts but hangouts has pretty mediocre protection. Hangouts requires your gmail account whatsapp uses your phone number. It also has video and voice call which I don't think hangouts has and I don't think they'd be as protected as whatsapps encryption. Problem is whatsapp is perfect it doesn't need an update because there's nothing more you could need for it.

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Browneye57 | 111 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

You need to watch the docudrama called SOCIAL DILEMMA. It's on Netflix.
Then you'll understand better.
These social media sites are programmed with artificial intelligence to get you hooked and viewing more and more so they can sell you advertising. You're like a guinea pig.

Answer 3

jennifer_bloom | 214 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

I think because of its accessibility and ease of usage - For example - I was banned from the other common social media service since the person who used the phone number before me was a drug dealer and I could not prove I was a different person from him

Answer 4

RedneckBarbi

Xper 1

It is encrypted communication. Meaning nobody especially your spouse cannot see what's being said.

Answer 5

Kitty46

Xper 7

I use WhatsApp, I wish they made WhatsApp for iPad too.

Answer 6

FGV997

Xper 2

Hangouts doesn't have a friendly user interface as whatsapp does, I've used both and hangouts was really confusing until I got the hang of it.

Daniel3035

1 mo
That pun though I'd love to hangout with you.

Answer 7

Daniel3035

That pun though I'd love to hangout with you.

Answer 8

JimboGB | 61 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Yoda

It does what it says on the tin, it's easy to use and free. Everyone has it so it's practical.

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wankiam | 404 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

its simple... its free.

Answer 10

Iron_Man | 1K opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

Never been on there

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