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WhatsApp is the big dog in the mobile messaging app space globally, accounting for over a billion users. However, the company’s privacy flip-flops and its ties to Facebook have opened the door for rival apps to gain a significant foothold.
One of these rival apps is Telegram, accruing over 700 million users, and it’s easy to see why the app has gained such a following. You’ve got a familiar messaging experience, VoIP and video calling support, true multi-device capabilities, and plenty more features.