Facebook to buy WhatsApp

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BBC: The social networking giant purchased the messaging app for $19 billion.

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BBC: The social networking giant purchased the messaging app for $19 billion.

In a statement announcing the deal, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg described WhatsApp’s services as “incredibly valuable”.

WhatsApp allows users to send messages over internet connections, avoiding text messaging fees. The company claims it is currently registering one million new users a day.

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