What’s Ap, messsenger and Instagram to merge as one Ap

worded

According to the New York Times, Facebook intends to consolidate its messaging services, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.

This means that a WhatsApp user could start a chat with an Instagram user removing the communication barriers of Facebook’s three social platforms.

Name that Ap > “WhataMess” ?

https://www.nova.ie/facebook-plans-to-merge-whatsapp-instagram-and-messenger-121778/

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

BBC TV news had this two days ago. Personally, it doesn't have any impact on me and I could never understand why they kept three platforms.

Ariadne

I'm not keen on this. I don't use instagram and I rarely if ever use facebook, I just keep the messenger to stay in touch with some friends. I prefer having my anonymity on whatsapp and I don't want that compromised.

JohnnyFlash

They need to merge them before the Facebook platform itself descends into irrelevance. A ghoulish and sinister company.

Mam of 4

Don't use Instagram , Snapchat , FB , messenger , whatever . Use Whatsapp , am sure I'm not the only one who doesn't use all mentioned in the OP .

EdgeCase

Well that's the end of WhatsApp ...

I expect Viber will see a resurgence in popularity. Lots of Whatsapp only users won't be keen on this.

Mam of 4

EdgeCase wrote: »

Well that's the end of WhatsApp ...

Then I'm fooked

touts

Don't think it will actually change anything other than confirm what was already happening. Ifou think Facebook weren't already collecting your WhatsApp data including your messages and preparing to sell it to advertisers then you clearly don't understand the nature of that company.

Don't post anything on the internet, especially free ones, unless you want some intern in the providers data center looking at your sexts.

ceadaoin.

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Don't use Instagram , Snapchat , FB , messenger , whatever . Use Whatsapp , am sure I'm not the only one who doesn't use all mentioned in the OP .

Same. I only use WhatsApp, don't have Facebook or any of the other stuff. I wonder how it will affect us, if at all.

refusetolose

there'll still be 3 separate apps afaik

Autosport

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Don't use Instagram , Snapchat , FB , messenger , whatever . Use Whatsapp , am sure I'm not the only one who doesn't use all mentioned in the OP .

I use all of those and Viber . Rarely use Facebook though

Mam of 4

Autosport wrote: »

I use all of those and Viber . Rarely use Facebook though

I used to have Viber on the phone , but kids use WhatsApp , so removed Viber lol !

Ficheall

Viber was a terror for spam, though..


The only one of the sites listed I ever use is Facebook, and that was solely for Tinder and to maintain a club facebook page. I've no friends and no info on it, other than the few (now outdated) necessary photos.
I'm not going to complain about companies having access to the data, I understand that's going on, but will my whatsapp contacts now be able to message me on Facebook without even being added?

Southdubin6

I use WhatsApp haven’t had a Facebook in 7 years, No insta or Viber. I use WhatsApp for everything I don’t send normal sms anymore.

RMAOK

I still use carrier pigeon - will that be affected? :eek:

jester77

Not sure why this is even worthy of a news article.

They are just consolidating the backend and will have a single graphql end point for the different clients to consume. A lot less overhead for Facebook and will result in a faster roll out of features.

Junkyard Tom

So could my annoying cousin on FB annoy me on Whatsapp too? Is this what I'm facing? I'll be closing my FB account if that's the case.

PARlance

App... It's App

The Rape of Lucretia

Succubus_ wrote: »

I prefer having my anonymity on whatsapp and I don't want that compromised.

Anonymity ??? Do they not have your phone number. And all the other phone numbers in your phone. And all the phone numbers of everyone and who they share as common contacts. And what facebook account links to what Whatsapp account. They already know more about you than you do yourself.

Ariadne

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Anonymity ??? Do they not have your phone number. And all the other phone numbers in your phone. And all the phone numbers of everyone and who they share as common contacts. And what facebook account links to what Whatsapp account. They already know more about you than you do yourself.

Oh I'm sure they have all the info, but what I'm talking about is the fact that I don't have anonymity on facebook but I do on whatsapp, it's about other users, not about what the companies do with my data.

Will I Am Not

What way will this work? I use WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, will everyone in my Messenger friends list have access to my phone number?
What if you have more than one Facebook account but only one WhatsApp?

Canis Lupus

Isn't it a case of nothings is changing for the users but the back end will be on a common platform so they don't have to maintain 3 very different apps.

Slutmonkey57b

That means no end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp, and new t&C's to fit in with Facebook's data mining.

Gadgetman496

Slutmonkey57b wrote: »

That means no end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp, and new t&C's to fit in with Facebook's data mining.

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/asia/tech-science/facebook-to-merge-instagram-whatsapp-and-messenger/ar-BBSKx2x

Discodog

I stopped using Whatsapp. I am currently using Telegram & so far so good. There are a lot of encrypted chat apps out there & they are getting more popular.

cursai

Less places for me to have to search for peoples private photos and stalk them. Less energy for me to prowl. Cheers. See you on Facebook.

lawred2

worded wrote: »

According to the New York Times, Facebook intends to consolidate its messaging services, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.

This means that a WhatsApp user could start a chat with an Instagram user removing the communication barriers of Facebook’s three social platforms.

Name that Ap > “WhataMess” ?

https://www.nova.ie/facebook-plans-to-merge-whatsapp-instagram-and-messenger-121778/

Guaranteed to make a cock of it

Only use WhatsApp myself.. not interested in having an instatwat feed added

lawred2

Discodog wrote: »

I stopped using Whatsapp. I am currently using Telegram & so far so good. There are a lot of encrypted chat apps out there & they are getting more popular.

I like telegram but not one person I know uses it so no that's not much use

OldMrBrennan83

I don't think anything's going to change from a WhatsApp users view, just that they'll be able to message people that have Facebook/Instagram that don't have WhatsApp using it. They're not actually going to merge into the one app, not yet anyway.

EdgeCase

Discodog wrote: »

I stopped using Whatsapp. I am currently using Telegram & so far so good. There are a lot of encrypted chat apps out there & they are getting more popular.

The problem is that it has to be used by enough people to make it useful.

biko

I use Telegram
Anything used by terrorists is encrypted enough for me

Cee-Jay-Cee

The burning question now is...Will we still be able to send porn on What's App??? (in particular the black lad in the hat with the giant shlong)

Your Face

Will this affect the price of stamps?

Bigbagofcans

This thread title hurts my eyes.

Riesen_Meal

biko wrote: »

I use Telegram
Anything used by terrorists is encrypted enough for me

Yup,

Telegram all the way, can't have the Siocharooneys looking at me and my ISIS buddies thoughts...

Gazzmonkey

touts wrote: »

Don't think it will actually change anything other than confirm what was already happening. Ifou think Facebook weren't already collecting your WhatsApp data including your messages and preparing to sell it to advertisers then you clearly don't understand the nature of that company.

Don't post anything on the internet, especially free ones, unless you want some intern in the providers data center looking at your sexts.

Using comms fitted with End to end encryption means what you've said above cant occur.

Also, use a paid VPN service if your that worried about privacy.

OldMrBrennan83

biko wrote: »

I use Telegram
Anything used by terrorists is encrypted enough for me

Fieldog wrote: »

Yup,

Telegram all the way, can't have the Siocharooneys looking at me and my ISIS buddies thoughts...

At least you can message each other then

Akrasia

I'm a private person who doesn't want anyone snooping on what I say, so I only communicate by sending crypto-currency with coded messages embedded in a modified blockchain hash id

It's the only way to be sure..

Either that, or public posts on boards.ie

sbsquarepants

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

I don't think anything's going to change from a WhatsApp users view, just that they'll be able to message people that have Facebook/Instagram that don't have WhatsApp using it. They're not actually going to merge into the one app, not yet anyway.

And presumably the other way round?

The reason I don't use facebook is that I don't want to be bothered by every twat on facebook!

Gadgetman496

Haven't seen any mention of Threema, anyone using it or have any thoughts on it?

FAQ's

The high horse brigade

I deleted my WhatsApp a few days ago, I've been threatening it for a while and will only be using Telegram from now on. I've been on Telegram a long time and it's starting to take off, word must be getting around about it. I've seen 5 of my contacts add it in the last week alone.

I've already started to delete my Facebook, I'm weaning myself away from it in stages, I've deleted the apps on my phone and tablet and I restrict myself to web login in the evenings. I've also downloaded all my Facebook data so will deactivate the account soon and after 30 days it will delete completely

mcmoustache

Bigbagofcans wrote: »

This thread title hurts my eyes.

Yeah, it's one of the worst that I've seen anywhere.

The Highwayman

Use Telegram, it's got more functionality than what's app and is encrypted.

mcmoustache

The high horse brigade wrote: »

I've also downloaded all my Facebook data so will deactivate the account soon and after 30 days it will delete completely

That won't delete it. If you want it gone, just start uploading and sharing some boobs and maybe some scat. If that fails, try some Overwatch porn - should trigger multiple filters to kick in.

The Highwayman

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

Haven't seen any mention of Threema, anyone using it or have any thoughts on it?

FAQ's

I used it for a while, it was popular in Germany. I use telegram, I keep asking whatsapp users to move over to it. It's far better and no Facebook connection.

The high horse brigade

mcmoustache wrote: »

That won't delete it. If you want it gone, just start uploading and sharing some boobs and maybe some scat. If that fails, try some Overwatch porn - should trigger multiple filters to kick in.

Yes it will, there are sites out there to guide you through the full process of deleting your Facebook, it takes 30 days to delete
https://deletefacebook.com

Gadgetman496

The Highwayman wrote: »

I used it for a while, it was popular in Germany. I use telegram, I keep asking whatsapp users to move over to it. It's far better and no Facebook connection.

I like the fact Threema does not require any personal details such as name, email or phone number but I haven't tried it yet simply because none of my Whatsapp contacts use it.

mad muffin

Facebook is a criminal enterprise.

worded

biko wrote: »

I use Telegram
Anything used by terrorists is encrypted enough for me

Call me old fashioned but all you have to do for privacy is ask the person at the other end of the phone "do we have a secure line?" like in the films

Riesen_Meal

worded wrote: »

Call me old fashioned but all you have to do for privacy is ask the person at the other end of the phone "do we have a secure line?" like in the films

On telegram you ask them what 4 emoji characters are on screen...