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Brazil's WhatsApp Ban Reveals A Big, Scary Problem For Everyone

Any smartphone user -- regardless of nationality -- should be very worried about this.

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solid_snake36563044d ago

That sucks. Give up a little freedom here a little freedom their, eventually you'll be left with 0 freedom.

Stringerbell3043d ago

The point is people misconstrue these as freedoms (in their current state) my gmail, my Facebook, my Twitter. But at any time any service on the web can be closed without warning locking you from what's 'yours.' Be it by a govt. the service provider themselves or a nefarious third party. We need the laws to catch up and properly address these issues. And of course such discussion only highlights how important net neutrality is and will continue to be.

FranzKafka3044d ago

The ban was supposed to last 48 hours, but was suspended a mere 12 hours later. The sudden withdrawal shows that users aren't entirely powerless. It was 100 million smartphone owners against a single judge's solitary decision, after all.

mechlord3043d ago

that fact that it was suspended a mere second is the problem. Its not about the duration.

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WhatsApp Unleashes Full-Quality Photo and Video Sharing

WhatsApp introduces a breakthrough feature enabling iPhone users to share photos and videos in their original quality on the messaging platform.

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techacrobat.com
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WhatsApp Unveils Surprising Ads—Not the End, but What's the Catch?

WhatsApp, Meta's priciest acquisition at almost $20 billion in 2014, poses unique challenges for monetization.

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techacrobat.com
148d ago
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WhatsApp Introduces Passwordless Login: Here's How to Activate It

WhatsApp Boosts Android Security and User Experience with Passwordless Login, Eliminating Two-Factor SMS. Here's How to Activate It.

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techacrobat.com
157d ago