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technology2 years ago

"WhatsApp's Rising Popularity in the US: A Threat to iMessage Dominance?"

WhatsApp's daily active user base has been growing in the U.S., with an increase in downloads and popularity among iPhone users. The app's appeal is attributed to its cross-platform functionality, support for large group chats, and business solutions. The rise in international travel has also contributed to its recent surge in downloads. While WhatsApp's growth is notable, it's uncertain if it will overtake iMessage in the U.S., especially with Apple's plans to add RCS support to iOS, potentially improving messaging between iPhone and Android users.

social-media2 years ago

Elon Musk's Twitter Troubles: Losing Users and Spreading Misinformation

Since Elon Musk bought Twitter and rebranded it as X, the platform has experienced a significant decline in daily active users, losing approximately 13% of its user base. The rebranding to X only accelerated the decline, with the remaining daily users engaged similarly as before but the overall pool shrinking. Musk's changes to the app, including privileging ChatGPT influencers and overhauling verification into a paid feature, have contributed to the decline. Additionally, Meta's Twitter clone Threads has failed to take advantage of X's troubles, with stagnant engagement and little migration.

social-media2 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg Optimistic About Threads Community's Future Despite Declining Users

Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about the future of Meta's social network Threads, despite a significant drop in its daily active user base since its launch. Data from Sensor Tower revealed an 82% decline in daily active users, from 44 million to 8 million. Zuckerberg acknowledged the challenges but stated that the community is on the expected trajectory for long-term success. He also mentioned upcoming features such as search and web capabilities. The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, previously mentioned plans to add missing features like hashtags and trending topics to Threads. Zuckerberg's follower count on Threads is currently lower than on Instagram.