WhatsApp is back on Windows Phone Store, brings Chat backgrounds, Privacy features and more

WhatsApp for Windows Phone 2.11.490

WhatsApps was suddenly removed from the Windows Phone Store due to technical issues and the WhatsApp team said that they are working with Microsoft to resolve the issues and bring it back shortly. The app did not return to the store even after a week, leaving Windows Phone users frustrated, since this is the only way to download the app for the platform. Few hours back the apps has returned to the Windows Phone Store and it has also been updated with new features.

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Facebook to acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion

Facebook and WhatsApp

In a surprising move, Facebook has announced that it would acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion, including $4 billion in cash,  about $12 billion Facebook shares and $3 billion worth of stock units to WhatsApp employees, that is likely to be paid over 4 years. WhatsApp has 450 million monthly active users worldwide and over 320 million daily active users. It is currently adding more than 1 million new registered users per day. Continue reading “Facebook to acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion”