The WhatsApp application sparked controversy recently after it announced the imposition of a new privacy policy that stipulates sharing mobile phone data with Facebook. And spread on the social media pages, questions about the importance of this amendment with regard to the personal information of each user. It was remarkable what some singers did, who decided to abandon “WhatsApp” to another application that guarantees the privacy of conversations or conducted a referendum on leaving the application of global conversations.
In this context, many celebrities have announced to boycott WhatsApp. While a large number of T.V and Silver screen star have expressed their opinion. From the gulf, some Lebanese stars have publicly announced to stop using WhatsApp. Carole Samaha revealed that she had canceled the application on her phone. The Lebanese singer indicated in a tweet that she said goodbye to using the application. For her part, Elissa asked her followers on Twitter about the possibility of leaving the application. The star “Abali Habibi” pointed out that she is somewhat hesitant and is still studying her options, indicating that at the same time she is considering moving to another application. The same applies to Ahlam.
Is Signal Replacing WhatsApp Over Privacy Controversy?
The newly richest man on earth Elon Musk is known to drive environmentally friendly tesla cars on mars. But recently, probably hit by Facebook, the billionaire endorsed SignalApp as a good replacement of WhatsApp. The tweet around many questions, however, in few hours Singal app announced to re-shape due to the sudden increase of the application. Remember, WhatsApp has 2 billion monthly active users around the world. Whereas, SignalApp has around 14 million. It too little to say anything about any app to beat giants like WhatsApp soon.
