WhatsApp To Get Most Annoying Feature Update; Many Users Might Quit Facebook-Owned Messaging App
WhatsApp might introduce advertisement monetization feature to its application, which could lead numerous users to quit the app.
WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform has received number of updates in the past, which are rolled out to make the application more feature loaded and safer. Now, it is learnt that WhatsApp is looking to introduce targeted advertisements to its platform. Several reports claim that these ads will be displayed in the status tab of the messenger. However, the big news is that not everyone is happy with this effort of Facebook trying to monetize WhatsApp. Facebook Officially Introduces New Monetisation Tools For Video Creators in India.
It is also reported that several users will be looking to switch to other ad-free applications. Meanwhile, there is also certain level of excitement among the users as the company rolls out any new feature. As a reminder, WhatsApp Sticker update has brought some excitement among the users by providing a new way of communication or interaction.
However, not all users will love the new ads feature. Not even WhatsApp fan site, WaBetainfo. Moreover, they have initiated a poll on Twitter and asked the users regarding their view on the update. The tweets says - "Will you continue to use WhatsApp after the activation of the Status Ads feature?"
The American tech giant seems to be emphasizing on the money part, whereas WhatsApp was developed only to focus on the privacy part. Also, the founders of WhatsApp - Jan Koum and Brian Acton have left the company over disagreement with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg related to the future of the application. We also reported previously that Neeraj Arora - Business Chief Office too resigned from the company.
WhatsApp spokesperson stated that, "WhatsApp does not currently run ads in Status though this represents a future goal for us, starting in 2019. We will move slowly and carefully and provide more details before we place any Ads in Status."
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 01, 2018 05:01 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).