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WhatsApp alternatives for Singaporeans
Written on :
June 4, 2024
If not WhatsApp, then what? After the announcement of WhatsApp's new privacy terms, many people have decided to shift their online conversations to other messaging apps. Based on a Milieu poll, Telegram is the most popular option among Singaporeans. Meanwhile, Elon Musk-recommended Signal records just 22% of respondents who would consider using it.
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